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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,239.52, 22,410.99 and 9,167.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,239.52, 22,410.99 and 9,167.84 is: 12,651.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,239.52 : 22,410.99 = 9,167.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,239.52/22,410.99 = 9,167.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,239.52x = 22,410.99 × 9,167.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,239.52x = 205,460,370.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,460,370.56/16,239.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,651.87

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