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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,219.71, 22,383.23 and 9,050.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,219.71, 22,383.23 and 9,050.18 is: 12,489.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,219.71 : 22,383.23 = 9,050.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,219.71/22,383.23 = 9,050.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,219.71x = 22,383.23 × 9,050.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,219.71x = 202,572,103.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,572,103.31/16,219.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,489.26

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