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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,236.48, 22,407.04 and 9,162.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,236.48, 22,407.04 and 9,162.88 is: 12,645.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,236.48 : 22,407.04 = 9,162.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,236.48/22,407.04 = 9,162.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,236.48x = 22,407.04 × 9,162.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,236.48x = 205,313,018.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,313,018.68/16,236.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,645.17

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