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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,189.37, 22,341.72 and 9,019.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,189.37, 22,341.72 and 9,019.77 is: 12,447.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,189.37 : 22,341.72 = 9,019.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,189.37/22,341.72 = 9,019.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,189.37x = 22,341.72 × 9,019.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,189.37x = 201,517,175.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,517,175.80/16,189.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,447.50

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