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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,213.37, 22,374.14 and 9,139.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,213.37, 22,374.14 and 9,139.79 is: 12,612.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,213.37 : 22,374.14 = 9,139.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,213.37/22,374.14 = 9,139.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,213.37x = 22,374.14 × 9,139.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,213.37x = 204,494,783.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,494,783.46/16,213.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,612.73

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