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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,215.89, 22,376.81 and 9,140.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,215.89, 22,376.81 and 9,140.81 is: 12,613.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,215.89 : 22,376.81 = 9,140.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,215.89/22,376.81 = 9,140.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,215.89x = 22,376.81 × 9,140.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,215.89x = 204,542,122.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,542,122.91/16,215.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,613.68

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