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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,209.09, 22,367.21 and 9,137.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,209.09, 22,367.21 and 9,137.25 is: 12,608.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,209.09 : 22,367.21 = 9,137.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,209.09/22,367.21 = 9,137.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,209.09x = 22,367.21 × 9,137.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,209.09x = 204,374,743.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,374,743.89/16,209.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,608.65

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