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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,210.04, 22,371.95 and 9,138.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,210.04, 22,371.95 and 9,138.74 is: 12,612.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,210.04 : 22,371.95 = 9,138.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,210.04/22,371.95 = 9,138.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,210.04x = 22,371.95 × 9,138.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,210.04x = 204,451,434.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,451,434.34/16,210.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,612.64

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