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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,242.60, 22,414.33 and 9,169.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,242.60, 22,414.33 and 9,169.68 is: 12,653.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,242.60 : 22,414.33 = 9,169.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,242.60/22,414.33 = 9,169.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,242.60x = 22,414.33 × 9,169.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,242.60x = 205,532,233.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,532,233.51/16,242.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,653.90

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