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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,197.86, 22,353.48 and 9,124.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,197.86, 22,353.48 and 9,124.53 is: 12,592.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,197.86 : 22,353.48 = 9,124.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,197.86/22,353.48 = 9,124.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,197.86x = 22,353.48 × 9,124.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,197.86x = 203,964,998.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,964,998.86/16,197.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,592.10

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