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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,213.71, 22,374.89 and 9,043.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,213.71, 22,374.89 and 9,043.64 is: 12,480.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,213.71 : 22,374.89 = 9,043.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,213.71/22,374.89 = 9,043.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,213.71x = 22,374.89 × 9,043.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,213.71x = 202,350,410.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,350,410.93/16,213.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,480.20

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