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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,207.38, 22,366.60 and 9,134.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,207.38, 22,366.60 and 9,134.04 is: 12,605.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,207.38 : 22,366.60 = 9,134.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,207.38/22,366.60 = 9,134.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,207.38x = 22,366.60 × 9,134.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,207.38x = 204,297,419.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,297,419.06/16,207.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,605.21

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