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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,205.92, 22,363.86 and 9,132.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,205.92, 22,363.86 and 9,132.20 is: 12,602.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,205.92 : 22,363.86 = 9,132.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,205.92/22,363.86 = 9,132.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,205.92x = 22,363.86 × 9,132.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,205.92x = 204,231,242.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,231,242.29/16,205.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,602.26

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