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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,187.04, 22,338.99 and 9,114.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,187.04, 22,338.99 and 9,114.12 is: 12,577.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,187.04 : 22,338.99 = 9,114.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,187.04/22,338.99 = 9,114.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,187.04x = 22,338.99 × 9,114.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,187.04x = 203,600,235.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,600,235.54/16,187.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,577.98

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