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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,207.19, 22,365.92 and 9,133.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,207.19, 22,365.92 and 9,133.86 is: 12,604.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,207.19 : 22,365.92 = 9,133.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,207.19/22,365.92 = 9,133.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,207.19x = 22,365.92 × 9,133.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,207.19x = 204,287,182.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,287,182.05/16,207.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,604.73

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