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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,194.24, 22,346.28 and 9,121.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,194.24, 22,346.28 and 9,121.32 is: 12,586.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,194.24 : 22,346.28 = 9,121.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,194.24/22,346.28 = 9,121.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,194.24x = 22,346.28 × 9,121.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,194.24x = 203,827,570.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,827,570.69/16,194.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,586.42

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