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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,187.92, 22,338.08 and 9,113.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,187.92, 22,338.08 and 9,113.92 is: 12,576.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,187.92 : 22,338.08 = 9,113.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,187.92/22,338.08 = 9,113.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,187.92x = 22,338.08 × 9,113.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,187.92x = 203,587,474.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,587,474.07/16,187.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,576.51

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