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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,190.87, 22,346.54 and 9,117.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,190.87, 22,346.54 and 9,117.33 is: 12,583.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,190.87 : 22,346.54 = 9,117.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,190.87/22,346.54 = 9,117.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,190.87x = 22,346.54 × 9,117.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,190.87x = 203,740,733.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,740,733.95/16,190.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,583.68

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