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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,206.19, 22,364.54 and 9,132.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,206.19, 22,364.54 and 9,132.86 is: 12,603.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,206.19 : 22,364.54 = 9,132.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,206.19/22,364.54 = 9,132.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,206.19x = 22,364.54 × 9,132.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,206.19x = 204,252,257.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,252,257.28/16,206.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,603.35

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