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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,187.99, 22,339.41 and 9,114.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,187.99, 22,339.41 and 9,114.26 is: 12,577.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,187.99 : 22,339.41 = 9,114.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,187.99/22,339.41 = 9,114.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,187.99x = 22,339.41 × 9,114.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,187.99x = 203,607,190.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,607,190.99/16,187.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,577.67

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