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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,212.16, 22,370.88 and 9,138.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,212.16, 22,370.88 and 9,138.16 is: 12,609.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,212.16 : 22,370.88 = 9,138.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,212.16/22,370.88 = 9,138.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,212.16x = 22,370.88 × 9,138.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,212.16x = 204,428,680.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,428,680.78/16,212.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,609.59

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