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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,192.93, 22,345.80 and 9,119.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,192.93, 22,345.80 and 9,119.20 is: 12,584.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,192.93 : 22,345.80 = 9,119.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,192.93/22,345.80 = 9,119.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,192.93x = 22,345.80 × 9,119.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,192.93x = 203,775,819.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,775,819.36/16,192.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,584.25

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