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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,166.71, 22,310.40 and 9,457.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,166.71, 22,310.40 and 9,457.48 is: 13,051.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,166.71 : 22,310.40 = 9,457.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,166.71/22,310.40 = 9,457.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,166.71x = 22,310.40 × 9,457.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,166.71x = 211,000,161.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,000,161.79/16,166.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,051.52

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