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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,260.43, 22,438.78 and 9,187.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,260.43, 22,438.78 and 9,187.01 is: 12,677.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,260.43 : 22,438.78 = 9,187.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,260.43/22,438.78 = 9,187.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,260.43x = 22,438.78 × 9,187.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,260.43x = 206,145,296.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,145,296.25/16,260.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,677.73

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