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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,207.83, 22,366.04 and 9,134.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,207.83, 22,366.04 and 9,134.01 is: 12,604.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,207.83 : 22,366.04 = 9,134.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,207.83/22,366.04 = 9,134.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,207.83x = 22,366.04 × 9,134.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,207.83x = 204,291,587.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,291,587.35/16,207.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,604.50

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