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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,090.49, 22,203.97 and 9,377.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,090.49, 22,203.97 and 9,377.21 is: 12,940.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,090.49 : 22,203.97 = 9,377.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,090.49/22,203.97 = 9,377.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,090.49x = 22,203.97 × 9,377.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,090.49x = 208,211,321.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,211,321.59/16,090.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,940.02

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