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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,209.24, 22,369.14 and 9,039.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,209.24, 22,369.14 and 9,039.12 is: 12,474.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,209.24 : 22,369.14 = 9,039.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,209.24/22,369.14 = 9,039.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,209.24x = 22,369.14 × 9,039.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,209.24x = 202,197,340.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,197,340.76/16,209.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,474.20

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