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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,240.70, 22,412.04 and 9,166.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,240.70, 22,412.04 and 9,166.88 is: 12,650.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,240.70 : 22,412.04 = 9,166.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,240.70/22,412.04 = 9,166.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,240.70x = 22,412.04 × 9,166.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,240.70x = 205,448,481.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,448,481.24/16,240.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,650.22

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