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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,241.36, 22,413.08 and 9,167.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,241.36, 22,413.08 and 9,167.78 is: 12,651.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,241.36 : 22,413.08 = 9,167.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,241.36/22,413.08 = 9,167.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,241.36x = 22,413.08 × 9,167.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,241.36x = 205,478,265.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,478,265.51/16,241.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,651.55

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