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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,237.14, 22,402.08 and 9,162.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,237.14, 22,402.08 and 9,162.20 is: 12,640.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,237.14 : 22,402.08 = 9,162.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,237.14/22,402.08 = 9,162.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,237.14x = 22,402.08 × 9,162.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,237.14x = 205,252,225.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,252,225.37/16,237.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,640.91

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