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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,091.37, 22,205.17 and 9,378.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,091.37, 22,205.17 and 9,378.09 is: 12,941.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,091.37 : 22,205.17 = 9,378.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,091.37/22,205.17 = 9,378.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,091.37x = 22,205.17 × 9,378.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,091.37x = 208,242,082.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,242,082.73/16,091.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,941.23

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