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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,093.26, 22,210.74 and 9,379.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,093.26, 22,210.74 and 9,379.20 is: 12,944.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,093.26 : 22,210.74 = 9,379.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,093.26/22,210.74 = 9,379.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,093.26x = 22,210.74 × 9,379.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,093.26x = 208,318,972.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,318,972.61/16,093.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,944.49

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