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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,259.65, 22,438.26 and 9,186.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,259.65, 22,438.26 and 9,186.07 is: 12,676.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,259.65 : 22,438.26 = 9,186.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,259.65/22,438.26 = 9,186.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,259.65x = 22,438.26 × 9,186.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,259.65x = 206,119,314.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,119,314.85/16,259.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,676.74

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