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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,195.95, 22,350.24 and 9,122.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,195.95, 22,350.24 and 9,122.36 is: 12,588.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,195.95 : 22,350.24 = 9,122.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,195.95/22,350.24 = 9,122.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,195.95x = 22,350.24 × 9,122.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,195.95x = 203,886,823.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,886,823.62/16,195.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,588.75

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