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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,202.41, 22,360.79 and 9,490.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,202.41, 22,360.79 and 9,490.34 is: 13,097.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,202.41 : 22,360.79 = 9,490.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,202.41/22,360.79 = 9,490.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,202.41x = 22,360.79 × 9,490.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,202.41x = 212,211,499.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,211,499.77/16,202.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,097.53

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