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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,239.02, 22,410.30 and 9,167.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,239.02, 22,410.30 and 9,167.34 is: 12,651.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,239.02 : 22,410.30 = 9,167.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,239.02/22,410.30 = 9,167.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,239.02x = 22,410.30 × 9,167.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,239.02x = 205,442,839.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,442,839.60/16,239.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,651.18

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