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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,191.99, 22,345.47 and 9,118.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,191.99, 22,345.47 and 9,118.26 is: 12,583.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,191.99 : 22,345.47 = 9,118.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,191.99/22,345.47 = 9,118.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,191.99x = 22,345.47 × 9,118.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,191.99x = 203,751,805.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,751,805.28/16,191.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,583.49

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