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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,238.70, 22,408.02 and 9,164.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,238.70, 22,408.02 and 9,164.16 is: 12,645.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,238.70 : 22,408.02 = 9,164.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,238.70/22,408.02 = 9,164.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,238.70x = 22,408.02 × 9,164.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,238.70x = 205,350,680.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,350,680.56/16,238.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,645.76

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