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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,212.42, 22,372.74 and 9,138.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,212.42, 22,372.74 and 9,138.78 is: 12,611.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,212.42 : 22,372.74 = 9,138.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,212.42/22,372.74 = 9,138.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,212.42x = 22,372.74 × 9,138.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,212.42x = 204,459,548.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,459,548.86/16,212.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,611.29

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