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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,187.23, 22,338.81 and 9,113.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,187.23, 22,338.81 and 9,113.92 is: 12,577.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,187.23 : 22,338.81 = 9,113.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,187.23/22,338.81 = 9,113.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,187.23x = 22,338.81 × 9,113.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,187.23x = 203,594,127.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,594,127.24/16,187.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,577.45

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