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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,089.74, 22,202.93 and 9,376.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,089.74, 22,202.93 and 9,376.46 is: 12,938.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,089.74 : 22,202.93 = 9,376.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,089.74/22,202.93 = 9,376.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,089.74x = 22,202.93 × 9,376.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,089.74x = 208,184,727.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,184,727.13/16,089.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,938.98

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