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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,201.88, 22,358.66 and 9,397.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,201.88, 22,358.66 and 9,397.24 is: 12,968.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,201.88 : 22,358.66 = 9,397.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,201.88/22,358.66 = 9,397.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,201.88x = 22,358.66 × 9,397.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,201.88x = 210,109,694.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,109,694.10/16,201.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,968.23

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