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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,208.89, 22,367.40 and 9,039.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,208.89, 22,367.40 and 9,039.54 is: 12,474.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,208.89 : 22,367.40 = 9,039.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,208.89/22,367.40 = 9,039.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,208.89x = 22,367.40 × 9,039.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,208.89x = 202,190,990.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,190,990.34/16,208.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,474.08

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