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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,138.02, 22,266.56 and 9,419.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,138.02, 22,266.56 and 9,419.81 is: 12,997.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,138.02 : 22,266.56 = 9,419.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,138.02/22,266.56 = 9,419.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,138.02x = 22,266.56 × 9,419.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,138.02x = 209,746,606.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,746,606.12/16,138.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,997.05

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