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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,189.04, 22,341.30 and 9,115.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,189.04, 22,341.30 and 9,115.72 is: 12,579.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,189.04 : 22,341.30 = 9,115.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,189.04/22,341.30 = 9,115.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,189.04x = 22,341.30 × 9,115.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,189.04x = 203,656,945.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,656,945.20/16,189.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,579.93

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