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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,166.73, 22,306.40 and 9,359.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,166.73, 22,306.40 and 9,359.69 is: 12,914.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,166.73 : 22,306.40 = 9,359.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,166.73/22,306.40 = 9,359.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,166.73x = 22,306.40 × 9,359.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,166.73x = 208,780,989.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,780,989.02/16,166.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,914.24

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