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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,192.56, 22,345.52 and 9,119.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,192.56, 22,345.52 and 9,119.68 is: 12,585.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,192.56 : 22,345.52 = 9,119.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,192.56/22,345.52 = 9,119.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,192.56x = 22,345.52 × 9,119.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,192.56x = 203,783,991.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,783,991.83/16,192.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,585.04

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