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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,238.61, 22,407.10 and 9,067.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,238.61, 22,407.10 and 9,067.68 is: 12,512.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,238.61 : 22,407.10 = 9,067.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,238.61/22,407.10 = 9,067.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,238.61x = 22,407.10 × 9,067.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,238.61x = 203,180,389.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,180,389.86/16,238.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,512.18

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