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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,210.87, 22,371.26 and 9,040.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,210.87, 22,371.26 and 9,040.59 is: 12,476.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,210.87 : 22,371.26 = 9,040.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,210.87/22,371.26 = 9,040.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,210.87x = 22,371.26 × 9,040.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,210.87x = 202,249,344.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,249,344.24/16,210.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,476.16

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