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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,210.23, 22,372.03 and 9,041.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,210.23, 22,372.03 and 9,041.31 is: 12,478.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,210.23 : 22,372.03 = 9,041.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,210.23/22,372.03 = 9,041.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,210.23x = 22,372.03 × 9,041.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,210.23x = 202,272,458.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,272,458.56/16,210.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,478.07

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