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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,259.14, 22,437.57 and 9,185.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,259.14, 22,437.57 and 9,185.56 is: 12,676.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,259.14 : 22,437.57 = 9,185.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,259.14/22,437.57 = 9,185.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,259.14x = 22,437.57 × 9,185.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,259.14x = 206,101,645.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,101,645.49/16,259.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,676.05

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