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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,206.60, 22,365.54 and 9,132.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,206.60, 22,365.54 and 9,132.60 is: 12,603.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,206.60 : 22,365.54 = 9,132.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,206.60/22,365.54 = 9,132.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,206.60x = 22,365.54 × 9,132.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,206.60x = 204,255,530.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,255,530.60/16,206.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,603.23

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