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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,089.82, 22,203.04 and 9,376.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,089.82, 22,203.04 and 9,376.54 is: 12,939.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,089.82 : 22,203.04 = 9,376.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,089.82/22,203.04 = 9,376.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,089.82x = 22,203.04 × 9,376.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,089.82x = 208,187,692.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,187,692.68/16,089.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,939.09

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