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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,210, 22,369.89 and 9,136.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,210, 22,369.89 and 9,136.54 is: 12,608.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,210 : 22,369.89 = 9,136.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,210/22,369.89 = 9,136.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,210x = 22,369.89 × 9,136.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,210x = 204,383,394.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,383,394.78/16,210
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,608.48

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