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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,192.37, 22,348.61 and 9,118.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,192.37, 22,348.61 and 9,118.83 is: 12,585.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,192.37 : 22,348.61 = 9,118.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,192.37/22,348.61 = 9,118.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,192.37x = 22,348.61 × 9,118.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,192.37x = 203,793,175.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,793,175.33/16,192.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,585.75

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