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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,267.71, 22,446.90 and 9,097.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,267.71, 22,446.90 and 9,097.08 is: 12,552.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,267.71 : 22,446.90 = 9,097.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,267.71/22,446.90 = 9,097.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,267.71x = 22,446.90 × 9,097.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,267.71x = 204,201,324.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,201,324.69/16,267.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,552.55

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