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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,236.06, 22,407.75 and 9,164.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,236.06, 22,407.75 and 9,164.22 is: 12,647.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,236.06 : 22,407.75 = 9,164.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,236.06/22,407.75 = 9,164.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,236.06x = 22,407.75 × 9,164.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,236.06x = 205,349,550.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,349,550.71/16,236.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,647.75

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