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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,192.99, 22,346.85 and 9,119.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,192.99, 22,346.85 and 9,119.26 is: 12,584.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,192.99 : 22,346.85 = 9,119.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,192.99/22,346.85 = 9,119.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,192.99x = 22,346.85 × 9,119.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,192.99x = 203,786,735.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,786,735.33/16,192.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,584.87

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