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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,208.79, 22,370.22 and 9,137.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,208.79, 22,370.22 and 9,137.49 is: 12,610.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,208.79 : 22,370.22 = 9,137.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,208.79/22,370.22 = 9,137.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,208.79x = 22,370.22 × 9,137.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,208.79x = 204,407,661.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,407,661.55/16,208.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,610.91

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