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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,190.70, 22,342.35 and 9,117.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,190.70, 22,342.35 and 9,117.54 is: 12,581.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,190.70 : 22,342.35 = 9,117.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,190.70/22,342.35 = 9,117.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,190.70x = 22,342.35 × 9,117.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,190.70x = 203,707,269.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,707,269.82/16,190.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,581.75

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