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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,267.29, 22,445.92 and 9,097.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,267.29, 22,445.92 and 9,097.34 is: 12,552.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,267.29 : 22,445.92 = 9,097.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,267.29/22,445.92 = 9,097.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,267.29x = 22,445.92 × 9,097.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,267.29x = 204,198,165.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,198,165.85/16,267.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,552.68

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