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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,206.72, 22,365.09 and 9,036.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,206.72, 22,365.09 and 9,036.60 is: 12,470.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,206.72 : 22,365.09 = 9,036.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,206.72/22,365.09 = 9,036.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,206.72x = 22,365.09 × 9,036.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,206.72x = 202,104,372.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,104,372.29/16,206.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,470.41

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