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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,212.94, 22,373.07 and 9,139.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,212.94, 22,373.07 and 9,139.34 is: 12,611.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,212.94 : 22,373.07 = 9,139.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,212.94/22,373.07 = 9,139.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,212.94x = 22,373.07 × 9,139.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,212.94x = 204,475,093.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,475,093.57/16,212.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,611.85

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