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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,192.70, 22,345.98 and 9,388.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,192.70, 22,345.98 and 9,388.05 is: 12,955.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,192.70 : 22,345.98 = 9,388.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,192.70/22,345.98 = 9,388.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,192.70x = 22,345.98 × 9,388.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,192.70x = 209,785,177.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,785,177.54/16,192.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,955.54

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