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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,210.38, 22,370.14 and 9,040.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,210.38, 22,370.14 and 9,040.26 is: 12,475.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,210.38 : 22,370.14 = 9,040.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,210.38/22,370.14 = 9,040.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,210.38x = 22,370.14 × 9,040.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,210.38x = 202,231,859.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,231,859.24/16,210.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,475.45

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