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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,211.07, 22,367.34 and 9,137.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,211.07, 22,367.34 and 9,137.48 is: 12,607.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,211.07 : 22,367.34 = 9,137.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,211.07/22,367.34 = 9,137.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,211.07x = 22,367.34 × 9,137.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,211.07x = 204,381,010.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,381,010.07/16,211.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,607.50

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