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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,186.88, 22,336.44 and 9,114.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,186.88, 22,336.44 and 9,114.44 is: 12,577.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,186.88 : 22,336.44 = 9,114.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,186.88/22,336.44 = 9,114.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,186.88x = 22,336.44 × 9,114.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,186.88x = 203,584,142.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,584,142.19/16,186.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,577.11

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