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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,716.01, 23,068.38 and 9,162.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,716.01, 23,068.38 and 9,162.22 is: 12,644.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,716.01 : 23,068.38 = 9,162.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,716.01/23,068.38 = 9,162.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,716.01x = 23,068.38 × 9,162.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,716.01x = 211,357,572.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,357,572.60/16,716.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,644.02

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