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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,241.28, 22,413.36 and 9,167.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,241.28, 22,413.36 and 9,167.80 is: 12,651.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,241.28 : 22,413.36 = 9,167.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,241.28/22,413.36 = 9,167.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,241.28x = 22,413.36 × 9,167.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,241.28x = 205,481,201.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,481,201.81/16,241.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,651.79

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