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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,209.60, 22,368.60 and 9,137.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,209.60, 22,368.60 and 9,137.49 is: 12,609.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,209.60 : 22,368.60 = 9,137.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,209.60/22,368.60 = 9,137.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,209.60x = 22,368.60 × 9,137.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,209.60x = 204,392,858.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,392,858.81/16,209.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,609.37

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