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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,185.08, 22,335.86 and 9,111.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,185.08, 22,335.86 and 9,111.76 is: 12,574.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,185.08 : 22,335.86 = 9,111.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,185.08/22,335.86 = 9,111.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,185.08x = 22,335.86 × 9,111.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,185.08x = 203,518,962.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,518,962.65/16,185.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,574.48

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