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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,204.30, 22,360.62 and 9,129.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,204.30, 22,360.62 and 9,129.40 is: 12,597.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,204.30 : 22,360.62 = 9,129.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,204.30/22,360.62 = 9,129.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,204.30x = 22,360.62 × 9,129.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,204.30x = 204,139,044.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,139,044.23/16,204.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,597.83

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