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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,207.44, 22,366.56 and 9,037.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,207.44, 22,366.56 and 9,037.44 is: 12,471.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,207.44 : 22,366.56 = 9,037.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,207.44/22,366.56 = 9,037.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,207.44x = 22,366.56 × 9,037.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,207.44x = 202,136,444.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,136,444.01/16,207.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,471.83

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