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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,207.36, 22,371 and 9,494.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,207.36, 22,371 and 9,494.44 is: 13,105.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,207.36 : 22,371 = 9,494.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,207.36/22,371 = 9,494.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,207.36x = 22,371 × 9,494.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,207.36x = 212,400,117.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,400,117.24/16,207.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,105.16

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