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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,166.78, 22,309.17 and 9,794.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,166.78, 22,309.17 and 9,794.96 is: 13,516.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,166.78 : 22,309.17 = 9,794.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,166.78/22,309.17 = 9,794.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,166.78x = 22,309.17 × 9,794.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,166.78x = 218,517,427.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,517,427.78/16,166.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,516.45

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