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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,195.89, 22,350.39 and 9,122.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,195.89, 22,350.39 and 9,122.43 is: 12,588.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,195.89 : 22,350.39 = 9,122.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,195.89/22,350.39 = 9,122.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,195.89x = 22,350.39 × 9,122.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,195.89x = 203,889,868.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,889,868.25/16,195.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,588.99

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