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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,211.04, 22,373.33 and 9,139.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,211.04, 22,373.33 and 9,139.74 is: 12,614.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,211.04 : 22,373.33 = 9,139.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,211.04/22,373.33 = 9,139.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,211.04x = 22,373.33 × 9,139.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,211.04x = 204,486,419.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,486,419.13/16,211.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,614.02

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