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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,213.61, 22,372.79 and 9,041.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,213.61, 22,372.79 and 9,041.84 is: 12,476.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,213.61 : 22,372.79 = 9,041.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,213.61/22,372.79 = 9,041.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,213.61x = 22,372.79 × 9,041.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,213.61x = 202,291,224.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,291,224.80/16,213.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,476.63

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