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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,207.36, 22,365.86 and 9,133.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,207.36, 22,365.86 and 9,133.78 is: 12,604.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,207.36 : 22,365.86 = 9,133.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,207.36/22,365.86 = 9,133.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,207.36x = 22,365.86 × 9,133.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,207.36x = 204,284,785.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,284,785.10/16,207.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,604.45

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