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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,090.94, 22,205.76 and 9,376.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,090.94, 22,205.76 and 9,376.40 is: 12,939.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,090.94 : 22,205.76 = 9,376.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,090.94/22,205.76 = 9,376.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,090.94x = 22,205.76 × 9,376.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,090.94x = 208,210,088.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,210,088.06/16,090.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,939.59

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