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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,198.64, 22,353.70 and 9,124.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,198.64, 22,353.70 and 9,124.64 is: 12,591.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,198.64 : 22,353.70 = 9,124.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,198.64/22,353.70 = 9,124.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,198.64x = 22,353.70 × 9,124.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,198.64x = 203,969,465.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,969,465.17/16,198.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,591.76

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