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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,206.30, 22,360.78 and 9,132.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,206.30, 22,360.78 and 9,132.73 is: 12,600.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,206.30 : 22,360.78 = 9,132.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,206.30/22,360.78 = 9,132.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,206.30x = 22,360.78 × 9,132.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,206.30x = 204,214,966.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,214,966.33/16,206.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,600.96

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