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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,241.88, 22,412.18 and 9,166.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,241.88, 22,412.18 and 9,166.94 is: 12,649.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,241.88 : 22,412.18 = 9,166.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,241.88/22,412.18 = 9,166.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,241.88x = 22,412.18 × 9,166.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,241.88x = 205,451,109.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,451,109.33/16,241.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,649.47

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