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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,207.46, 22,367.61 and 9,134.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,207.46, 22,367.61 and 9,134.36 is: 12,606.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,207.46 : 22,367.61 = 9,134.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,207.46/22,367.61 = 9,134.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,207.46x = 22,367.61 × 9,134.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,207.46x = 204,313,802.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,313,802.08/16,207.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,606.16

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