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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,210.08, 22,369.46 and 9,040.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,210.08, 22,369.46 and 9,040.21 is: 12,475.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,210.08 : 22,369.46 = 9,040.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,210.08/22,369.46 = 9,040.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,210.08x = 22,369.46 × 9,040.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,210.08x = 202,224,609.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,224,609.00/16,210.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,475.24

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