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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,240.48, 22,411.40 and 9,167.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,240.48, 22,411.40 and 9,167.56 is: 12,650.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,240.48 : 22,411.40 = 9,167.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,240.48/22,411.40 = 9,167.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,240.48x = 22,411.40 × 9,167.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,240.48x = 205,457,854.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,457,854.18/16,240.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,650.97

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