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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,217.66, 22,387.91 and 9,502.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,217.66, 22,387.91 and 9,502.35 is: 13,117.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,217.66 : 22,387.91 = 9,502.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,217.66/22,387.91 = 9,502.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,217.66x = 22,387.91 × 9,502.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,217.66x = 212,737,756.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,737,756.59/16,217.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,117.66

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