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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,190.58, 22,342.21 and 9,017.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,190.58, 22,342.21 and 9,017.22 is: 12,443.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,190.58 : 22,342.21 = 9,017.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,190.58/22,342.21 = 9,017.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,190.58x = 22,342.21 × 9,017.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,190.58x = 201,464,600.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,464,600.31/16,190.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,443.32

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