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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,036.04, 22,130.42 and 9,137.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,036.04, 22,130.42 and 9,137.42 is: 12,610.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,036.04 : 22,130.42 = 9,137.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,036.04/22,130.42 = 9,137.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,036.04x = 22,130.42 × 9,137.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,036.04x = 202,214,831.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,214,831.66/16,036.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,610.03

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