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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,234.06, 22,403.14 and 9,160.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,234.06, 22,403.14 and 9,160.64 is: 12,641.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,234.06 : 22,403.14 = 9,160.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,234.06/22,403.14 = 9,160.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,234.06x = 22,403.14 × 9,160.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,234.06x = 205,227,100.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,227,100.41/16,234.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,641.76

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