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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,207.74, 22,367.07 and 9,037.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,207.74, 22,367.07 and 9,037.62 is: 12,472.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,207.74 : 22,367.07 = 9,037.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,207.74/22,367.07 = 9,037.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,207.74x = 22,367.07 × 9,037.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,207.74x = 202,145,079.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,145,079.17/16,207.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,472.13

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