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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,119, 22,244.30 and 9,409.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,119, 22,244.30 and 9,409.28 is: 12,984.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,119 : 22,244.30 = 9,409.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,119/22,244.30 = 9,409.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,119x = 22,244.30 × 9,409.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,119x = 209,302,847.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,302,847.10/16,119
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,984.85

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