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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,239.96, 22,411.13 and 9,166.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,239.96, 22,411.13 and 9,166.23 is: 12,649.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,239.96 : 22,411.13 = 9,166.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,239.96/22,411.13 = 9,166.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,239.96x = 22,411.13 × 9,166.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,239.96x = 205,425,526.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,425,526.31/16,239.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,649.39

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