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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,219.19, 22,377.41 and 9,144.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,219.19, 22,377.41 and 9,144.24 is: 12,616.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,219.19 : 22,377.41 = 9,144.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,219.19/22,377.41 = 9,144.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,219.19x = 22,377.41 × 9,144.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,219.19x = 204,624,407.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,624,407.62/16,219.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,616.19

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