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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,189.64, 22,341.78 and 9,116.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,189.64, 22,341.78 and 9,116.18 is: 12,580.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,189.64 : 22,341.78 = 9,116.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,189.64/22,341.78 = 9,116.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,189.64x = 22,341.78 × 9,116.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,189.64x = 203,671,688.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,671,688.00/16,189.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,580.37

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