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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,207.92, 22,366.62 and 9,134.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,207.92, 22,366.62 and 9,134.20 is: 12,605.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,207.92 : 22,366.62 = 9,134.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,207.92/22,366.62 = 9,134.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,207.92x = 22,366.62 × 9,134.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,207.92x = 204,301,180.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,301,180.40/16,207.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,605.02

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