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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,244.17, 22,416.68 and 9,073.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,244.17, 22,416.68 and 9,073.63 is: 12,521.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,244.17 : 22,416.68 = 9,073.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,244.17/22,416.68 = 9,073.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,244.17x = 22,416.68 × 9,073.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,244.17x = 203,400,660.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,400,660.15/16,244.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,521.46

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