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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,259.52, 22,441.82 and 9,190.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,259.52, 22,441.82 and 9,190.05 is: 12,684.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,259.52 : 22,441.82 = 9,190.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,259.52/22,441.82 = 9,190.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,259.52x = 22,441.82 × 9,190.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,259.52x = 206,241,447.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,241,447.89/16,259.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,684.35

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