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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,197.68, 22,353.04 and 9,124.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,197.68, 22,353.04 and 9,124.08 is: 12,591.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,197.68 : 22,353.04 = 9,124.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,197.68/22,353.04 = 9,124.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,197.68x = 22,353.04 × 9,124.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,197.68x = 203,950,925.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,950,925.20/16,197.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,591.37

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