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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,199.32, 22,354.96 and 9,128.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,199.32, 22,354.96 and 9,128.02 is: 12,596.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,199.32 : 22,354.96 = 9,128.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,199.32/22,354.96 = 9,128.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,199.32x = 22,354.96 × 9,128.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,199.32x = 204,056,364.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,056,364.56/16,199.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,596.60

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