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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,193.04, 22,346.34 and 9,119.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,193.04, 22,346.34 and 9,119.46 is: 12,584.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,193.04 : 22,346.34 = 9,119.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,193.04/22,346.34 = 9,119.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,193.04x = 22,346.34 × 9,119.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,193.04x = 203,786,553.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,786,553.78/16,193.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,584.82

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