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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,192.31, 22,345.27 and 9,021.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,192.31, 22,345.27 and 9,021.86 is: 12,450.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,192.31 : 22,345.27 = 9,021.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,192.31/22,345.27 = 9,021.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,192.31x = 22,345.27 × 9,021.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,192.31x = 201,595,852.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,595,852.49/16,192.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,450.10

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