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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,209.19, 22,368.68 and 9,135.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,209.19, 22,368.68 and 9,135.86 is: 12,607.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,209.19 : 22,368.68 = 9,135.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,209.19/22,368.68 = 9,135.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,209.19x = 22,368.68 × 9,135.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,209.19x = 204,357,128.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,357,128.86/16,209.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,607.49

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