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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,167.69, 22,314.14 and 9,360.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,167.69, 22,314.14 and 9,360.72 is: 12,919.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,167.69 : 22,314.14 = 9,360.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,167.69/22,314.14 = 9,360.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,167.69x = 22,314.14 × 9,360.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,167.69x = 208,876,416.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,876,416.58/16,167.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,919.37

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