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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,260.98, 22,442.22 and 9,187.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,260.98, 22,442.22 and 9,187.25 is: 12,679.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,260.98 : 22,442.22 = 9,187.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,260.98/22,442.22 = 9,187.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,260.98x = 22,442.22 × 9,187.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,260.98x = 206,182,239.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,182,239.76/16,260.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,679.57

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