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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,090.87, 22,204.48 and 9,377.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,090.87, 22,204.48 and 9,377.59 is: 12,940.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,090.87 : 22,204.48 = 9,377.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,090.87/22,204.48 = 9,377.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,090.87x = 22,204.48 × 9,377.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,090.87x = 208,224,509.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,224,509.60/16,090.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,940.54

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