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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,210.89, 22,371.09 and 9,137.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,210.89, 22,371.09 and 9,137.43 is: 12,609.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,210.89 : 22,371.09 = 9,137.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,210.89/22,371.09 = 9,137.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,210.89x = 22,371.09 × 9,137.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,210.89x = 204,414,268.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,414,268.90/16,210.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,609.69

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