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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,186.69, 22,337.13 and 9,112.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,186.69, 22,337.13 and 9,112.96 is: 12,575.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,186.69 : 22,337.13 = 9,112.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,186.69/22,337.13 = 9,112.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,186.69x = 22,337.13 × 9,112.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,186.69x = 203,557,372.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,557,372.20/16,186.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,575.60

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