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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,207.60, 22,366.92 and 9,133.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,207.60, 22,366.92 and 9,133.60 is: 12,604.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,207.60 : 22,366.92 = 9,133.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,207.60/22,366.92 = 9,133.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,207.60x = 22,366.92 × 9,133.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,207.60x = 204,290,500.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,290,500.51/16,207.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,604.61

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