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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,194.94, 22,348.56 and 9,121.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,194.94, 22,348.56 and 9,121.20 is: 12,587.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,194.94 : 22,348.56 = 9,121.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,194.94/22,348.56 = 9,121.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,194.94x = 22,348.56 × 9,121.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,194.94x = 203,845,685.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,845,685.47/16,194.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,587.00

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