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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,209.73, 22,368.98 and 9,039.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,209.73, 22,368.98 and 9,039.86 is: 12,474.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,209.73 : 22,368.98 = 9,039.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,209.73/22,368.98 = 9,039.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,209.73x = 22,368.98 × 9,039.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,209.73x = 202,212,290.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,212,290.50/16,209.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,474.75

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