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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,234.96, 22,404.24 and 9,161.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,234.96, 22,404.24 and 9,161.36 is: 12,642.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,234.96 : 22,404.24 = 9,161.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,234.96/22,404.24 = 9,161.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,234.96x = 22,404.24 × 9,161.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,234.96x = 205,253,308.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,253,308.17/16,234.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,642.67

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