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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,210.89, 22,370.16 and 9,041.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,210.89, 22,370.16 and 9,041.54 is: 12,476.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,210.89 : 22,370.16 = 9,041.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,210.89/22,370.16 = 9,041.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,210.89x = 22,370.16 × 9,041.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,210.89x = 202,260,696.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,260,696.45/16,210.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,476.84

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