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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,193.32, 22,348.78 and 9,121.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,193.32, 22,348.78 and 9,121.08 is: 12,588.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,193.32 : 22,348.78 = 9,121.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,193.32/22,348.78 = 9,121.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,193.32x = 22,348.78 × 9,121.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,193.32x = 203,845,010.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,845,010.28/16,193.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,588.22

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