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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,207.05, 22,366.89 and 9,037.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,207.05, 22,366.89 and 9,037.47 is: 12,472.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,207.05 : 22,366.89 = 9,037.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,207.05/22,366.89 = 9,037.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,207.05x = 22,366.89 × 9,037.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,207.05x = 202,140,097.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,140,097.37/16,207.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,472.36

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