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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,190.28, 22,341.87 and 9,116.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,190.28, 22,341.87 and 9,116.46 is: 12,580.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,190.28 : 22,341.87 = 9,116.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,190.28/22,341.87 = 9,116.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,190.28x = 22,341.87 × 9,116.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,190.28x = 203,678,764.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,678,764.18/16,190.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,580.31

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