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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,197.32, 22,352.20 and 9,126.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,197.32, 22,352.20 and 9,126.02 is: 12,593.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,197.32 : 22,352.20 = 9,126.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,197.32/22,352.20 = 9,126.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,197.32x = 22,352.20 × 9,126.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,197.32x = 203,986,489.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,986,489.67/16,197.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,593.85

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