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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,198.47, 22,355.03 and 9,124.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,198.47, 22,355.03 and 9,124.89 is: 12,592.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,198.47 : 22,355.03 = 9,124.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,198.47/22,355.03 = 9,124.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,198.47x = 22,355.03 × 9,124.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,198.47x = 203,987,189.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,987,189.70/16,198.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,592.99

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