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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,198.10, 22,353.84 and 9,125.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,198.10, 22,353.84 and 9,125.18 is: 12,593.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,198.10 : 22,353.84 = 9,125.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,198.10/22,353.84 = 9,125.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,198.10x = 22,353.84 × 9,125.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,198.10x = 203,982,813.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,982,813.69/16,198.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,593.01

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