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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,213.34, 22,373.07 and 9,141.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,213.34, 22,373.07 and 9,141.50 is: 12,614.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,213.34 : 22,373.07 = 9,141.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,213.34/22,373.07 = 9,141.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,213.34x = 22,373.07 × 9,141.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,213.34x = 204,523,419.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,523,419.41/16,213.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,614.51

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