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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,259.13, 22,437.95 and 9,185.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,259.13, 22,437.95 and 9,185.54 is: 12,676.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,259.13 : 22,437.95 = 9,185.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,259.13/22,437.95 = 9,185.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,259.13x = 22,437.95 × 9,185.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,259.13x = 206,104,529.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,104,529.13/16,259.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,676.23

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