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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,210.24, 22,370.30 and 9,136.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,210.24, 22,370.30 and 9,136.50 is: 12,608.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,210.24 : 22,370.30 = 9,136.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,210.24/22,370.30 = 9,136.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,210.24x = 22,370.30 × 9,136.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,210.24x = 204,386,245.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,386,245.95/16,210.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,608.47

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