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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,090.61, 22,205.10 and 9,380.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,090.61, 22,205.10 and 9,380.84 is: 12,945.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,090.61 : 22,205.10 = 9,380.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,090.61/22,205.10 = 9,380.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,090.61x = 22,205.10 × 9,380.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,090.61x = 208,302,379.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,302,379.26/16,090.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,945.59

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