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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,236.26, 22,405.82 and 9,066.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,236.26, 22,405.82 and 9,066.30 is: 12,511.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,236.26 : 22,405.82 = 9,066.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,236.26/22,405.82 = 9,066.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,236.26x = 22,405.82 × 9,066.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,236.26x = 203,137,790.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,137,790.51/16,236.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,511.37

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