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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,235.69, 22,405.92 and 9,066.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,235.69, 22,405.92 and 9,066.03 is: 12,511.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,235.69 : 22,405.92 = 9,066.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,235.69/22,405.92 = 9,066.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,235.69x = 22,405.92 × 9,066.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,235.69x = 203,132,624.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,132,624.88/16,235.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,511.49

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