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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,090.24, 22,204.48 and 9,379.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,090.24, 22,204.48 and 9,379.84 is: 12,944.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,090.24 : 22,204.48 = 9,379.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,090.24/22,204.48 = 9,379.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,090.24x = 22,204.48 × 9,379.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,090.24x = 208,274,469.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,274,469.68/16,090.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,944.15

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