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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,207.29, 22,371.60 and 9,495.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,207.29, 22,371.60 and 9,495.06 is: 13,106.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,207.29 : 22,371.60 = 9,495.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,207.29/22,371.60 = 9,495.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,207.29x = 22,371.60 × 9,495.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,207.29x = 212,419,684.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,419,684.30/16,207.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,106.43

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