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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,219.48, 22,382.58 and 9,145.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,219.48, 22,382.58 and 9,145.92 is: 12,621.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,219.48 : 22,382.58 = 9,145.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,219.48/22,382.58 = 9,145.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,219.48x = 22,382.58 × 9,145.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,219.48x = 204,709,286.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,709,286.07/16,219.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,621.20

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