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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,193.58, 22,346.85 and 9,119.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,193.58, 22,346.85 and 9,119.85 is: 12,585.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,193.58 : 22,346.85 = 9,119.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,193.58/22,346.85 = 9,119.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,193.58x = 22,346.85 × 9,119.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,193.58x = 203,799,919.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,799,919.97/16,193.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,585.23

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