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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,260.15, 22,439.45 and 9,186.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,260.15, 22,439.45 and 9,186.42 is: 12,677.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,260.15 : 22,439.45 = 9,186.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,260.15/22,439.45 = 9,186.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,260.15x = 22,439.45 × 9,186.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,260.15x = 206,138,212.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,138,212.27/16,260.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,677.51

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