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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,260.21, 22,438.52 and 9,186.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,260.21, 22,438.52 and 9,186.48 is: 12,677.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,260.21 : 22,438.52 = 9,186.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,260.21/22,438.52 = 9,186.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,260.21x = 22,438.52 × 9,186.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,260.21x = 206,131,003.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,131,003.73/16,260.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,677.02

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