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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,235.04, 22,404.36 and 9,162.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,235.04, 22,404.36 and 9,162.96 is: 12,644.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,235.04 : 22,404.36 = 9,162.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,235.04/22,404.36 = 9,162.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,235.04x = 22,404.36 × 9,162.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,235.04x = 205,290,254.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,290,254.51/16,235.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,644.89

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