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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,188.84, 22,340.26 and 9,115.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,188.84, 22,340.26 and 9,115.10 is: 12,578.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,188.84 : 22,340.26 = 9,115.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,188.84/22,340.26 = 9,115.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,188.84x = 22,340.26 × 9,115.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,188.84x = 203,633,703.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,633,703.93/16,188.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,578.65

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