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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,086.84, 22,199.91 and 9,377.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,086.84, 22,199.91 and 9,377.07 is: 12,940.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,086.84 : 22,199.91 = 9,377.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,086.84/22,199.91 = 9,377.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,086.84x = 22,199.91 × 9,377.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,086.84x = 208,169,991.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,169,991.65/16,086.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,940.39

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