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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,260.52, 22,443.20 and 9,191.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,260.52, 22,443.20 and 9,191.05 is: 12,685.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,260.52 : 22,443.20 = 9,191.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,260.52/22,443.20 = 9,191.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,260.52x = 22,443.20 × 9,191.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,260.52x = 206,276,573.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,276,573.36/16,260.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,685.73

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