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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,239.02, 22,410.27 and 9,069.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,239.02, 22,410.27 and 9,069.48 is: 12,516.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,239.02 : 22,410.27 = 9,069.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,239.02/22,410.27 = 9,069.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,239.02x = 22,410.27 × 9,069.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,239.02x = 203,249,495.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,249,495.56/16,239.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,516.12

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