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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,200.88, 22,357.28 and 9,396.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,200.88, 22,357.28 and 9,396.24 is: 12,966.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,200.88 : 22,357.28 = 9,396.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,200.88/22,357.28 = 9,396.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,200.88x = 22,357.28 × 9,396.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,200.88x = 210,074,368.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,074,368.63/16,200.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,966.85

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