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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,195.24, 22,347.66 and 9,122.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,195.24, 22,347.66 and 9,122.32 is: 12,587.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,195.24 : 22,347.66 = 9,122.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,195.24/22,347.66 = 9,122.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,195.24x = 22,347.66 × 9,122.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,195.24x = 203,862,505.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,862,505.77/16,195.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,587.80

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