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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,241.25, 22,412.94 and 9,167.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,241.25, 22,412.94 and 9,167.52 is: 12,651.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,241.25 : 22,412.94 = 9,167.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,241.25/22,412.94 = 9,167.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,241.25x = 22,412.94 × 9,167.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,241.25x = 205,471,075.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,471,075.71/16,241.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,651.19

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