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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,191.64, 22,344.56 and 9,118.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,191.64, 22,344.56 and 9,118.20 is: 12,583.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,191.64 : 22,344.56 = 9,118.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,191.64/22,344.56 = 9,118.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,191.64x = 22,344.56 × 9,118.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,191.64x = 203,742,166.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,742,166.99/16,191.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,583.17

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