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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,186.20, 22,336.88 and 9,112.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,186.20, 22,336.88 and 9,112.67 is: 12,575.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,186.20 : 22,336.88 = 9,112.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,186.20/22,336.88 = 9,112.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,186.20x = 22,336.88 × 9,112.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,186.20x = 203,548,626.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,548,626.55/16,186.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,575.44

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