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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,190.88, 22,342.80 and 9,116.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,190.88, 22,342.80 and 9,116.96 is: 12,581.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,190.88 : 22,342.80 = 9,116.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,190.88/22,342.80 = 9,116.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,190.88x = 22,342.80 × 9,116.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,190.88x = 203,698,413.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,698,413.89/16,190.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,581.06

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