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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,240.96, 22,412.10 and 9,070.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,240.96, 22,412.10 and 9,070.68 is: 12,517.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,240.96 : 22,412.10 = 9,070.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,240.96/22,412.10 = 9,070.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,240.96x = 22,412.10 × 9,070.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,240.96x = 203,292,987.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,292,987.23/16,240.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,517.30

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