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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,188.59, 22,340.68 and 9,115.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,188.59, 22,340.68 and 9,115.26 is: 12,579.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,188.59 : 22,340.68 = 9,115.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,188.59/22,340.68 = 9,115.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,188.59x = 22,340.68 × 9,115.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,188.59x = 203,641,106.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,641,106.78/16,188.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,579.30

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