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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,193.84, 22,347.04 and 9,120.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,193.84, 22,347.04 and 9,120.32 is: 12,585.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,193.84 : 22,347.04 = 9,120.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,193.84/22,347.04 = 9,120.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,193.84x = 22,347.04 × 9,120.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,193.84x = 203,812,155.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,812,155.85/16,193.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,585.78

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