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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,239.13, 22,409.08 and 9,165.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,239.13, 22,409.08 and 9,165.10 is: 12,647.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,239.13 : 22,409.08 = 9,165.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,239.13/22,409.08 = 9,165.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,239.13x = 22,409.08 × 9,165.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,239.13x = 205,381,459.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,381,459.11/16,239.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,647.32

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