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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,240.56, 22,411.52 and 9,167.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,240.56, 22,411.52 and 9,167.64 is: 12,651.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,240.56 : 22,411.52 = 9,167.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,240.56/22,411.52 = 9,167.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,240.56x = 22,411.52 × 9,167.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,240.56x = 205,460,871.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,460,871.36/16,240.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,651.09

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