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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,211.34, 22,377.23 and 9,499.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,211.34, 22,377.23 and 9,499.14 is: 13,112.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,211.34 : 22,377.23 = 9,499.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,211.34/22,377.23 = 9,499.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,211.34x = 22,377.23 × 9,499.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,211.34x = 212,564,440.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,564,440.58/16,211.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,112.08

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