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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,207.16, 22,365.54 and 9,133.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,207.16, 22,365.54 and 9,133.58 is: 12,604.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,207.16 : 22,365.54 = 9,133.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,207.16/22,365.54 = 9,133.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,207.16x = 22,365.54 × 9,133.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,207.16x = 204,277,448.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,277,448.83/16,207.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,604.15

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