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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,208.44, 22,367.66 and 9,135.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,208.44, 22,367.66 and 9,135.02 is: 12,606.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,208.44 : 22,367.66 = 9,135.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,208.44/22,367.66 = 9,135.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,208.44x = 22,367.66 × 9,135.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,208.44x = 204,329,031.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,329,031.70/16,208.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,606.34

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