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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,195.32, 22,349.44 and 9,124.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,195.32, 22,349.44 and 9,124.02 is: 12,591.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,195.32 : 22,349.44 = 9,124.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,195.32/22,349.44 = 9,124.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,195.32x = 22,349.44 × 9,124.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,195.32x = 203,916,737.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,916,737.55/16,195.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,591.09

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