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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,190.63, 22,343.13 and 9,117.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,190.63, 22,343.13 and 9,117.17 is: 12,581.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,190.63 : 22,343.13 = 9,117.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,190.63/22,343.13 = 9,117.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,190.63x = 22,343.13 × 9,117.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,190.63x = 203,706,002.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,706,002.83/16,190.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,581.73

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