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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,238.77, 22,410.14 and 9,165.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,238.77, 22,410.14 and 9,165.44 is: 12,648.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,238.77 : 22,410.14 = 9,165.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,238.77/22,410.14 = 9,165.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,238.77x = 22,410.14 × 9,165.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,238.77x = 205,398,793.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,398,793.56/16,238.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,648.67

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