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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,232.86, 22,396.08 and 9,061.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,232.86, 22,396.08 and 9,061.60 is: 12,502.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,232.86 : 22,396.08 = 9,061.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,232.86/22,396.08 = 9,061.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,232.86x = 22,396.08 × 9,061.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,232.86x = 202,944,318.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,944,318.53/16,232.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,502.07

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