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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,167.53, 22,304.30 and 9,265.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,167.53, 22,304.30 and 9,265.04 is: 12,781.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,167.53 : 22,304.30 = 9,265.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,167.53/22,304.30 = 9,265.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,167.53x = 22,304.30 × 9,265.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,167.53x = 206,650,310.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,650,310.60/16,167.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,781.81

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