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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,209.36, 22,368.62 and 9,135.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,209.36, 22,368.62 and 9,135.78 is: 12,607.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,209.36 : 22,368.62 = 9,135.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,209.36/22,368.62 = 9,135.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,209.36x = 22,368.62 × 9,135.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,209.36x = 204,354,791.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,354,791.22/16,209.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,607.21

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