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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,379.73, 22,604.83 and 9,211.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,379.73, 22,604.83 and 9,211.90 is: 12,712.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,379.73 : 22,604.83 = 9,211.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,379.73/22,604.83 = 9,211.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,379.73x = 22,604.83 × 9,211.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,379.73x = 208,233,433.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,233,433.48/16,379.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,712.87

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