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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,196.07, 22,350.47 and 9,124.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,196.07, 22,350.47 and 9,124.77 is: 12,592.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,196.07 : 22,350.47 = 9,124.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,196.07/22,350.47 = 9,124.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,196.07x = 22,350.47 × 9,124.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,196.07x = 203,942,809.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,942,809.20/16,196.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,592.12

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