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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,208.38, 22,367.62 and 9,134.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,208.38, 22,367.62 and 9,134.92 is: 12,606.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,208.38 : 22,367.62 = 9,134.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,208.38/22,367.62 = 9,134.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,208.38x = 22,367.62 × 9,134.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,208.38x = 204,326,419.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,326,419.29/16,208.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,606.22

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