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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,209.24, 22,369.52 and 9,135.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,209.24, 22,369.52 and 9,135.96 is: 12,608.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,209.24 : 22,369.52 = 9,135.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,209.24/22,369.52 = 9,135.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,209.24x = 22,369.52 × 9,135.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,209.24x = 204,367,039.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,367,039.94/16,209.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,608.06

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