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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,236.44, 22,408.41 and 9,165.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,236.44, 22,408.41 and 9,165.14 is: 12,649.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,236.44 : 22,408.41 = 9,165.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,236.44/22,408.41 = 9,165.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,236.44x = 22,408.41 × 9,165.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,236.44x = 205,376,214.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,376,214.83/16,236.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,649.09

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