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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,258.33, 22,438.32 and 9,185.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,258.33, 22,438.32 and 9,185.21 is: 12,676.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,258.33 : 22,438.32 = 9,185.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,258.33/22,438.32 = 9,185.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,258.33x = 22,438.32 × 9,185.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,258.33x = 206,100,681.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,100,681.25/16,258.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,676.62

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