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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,195.62, 22,350.03 and 9,122.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,195.62, 22,350.03 and 9,122.16 is: 12,588.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,195.62 : 22,350.03 = 9,122.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,195.62/22,350.03 = 9,122.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,195.62x = 22,350.03 × 9,122.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,195.62x = 203,880,549.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,880,549.66/16,195.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,588.62

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