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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,053.24, 22,151.73 and 9,340.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,053.24, 22,151.73 and 9,340.21 is: 12,888.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,053.24 : 22,151.73 = 9,340.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,053.24/22,151.73 = 9,340.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,053.24x = 22,151.73 × 9,340.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,053.24x = 206,901,820.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,901,820.24/16,053.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,888.48

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