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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,261.07, 22,440.78 and 9,187.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,261.07, 22,440.78 and 9,187.94 is: 12,679.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,261.07 : 22,440.78 = 9,187.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,261.07/22,440.78 = 9,187.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,261.07x = 22,440.78 × 9,187.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,261.07x = 206,184,596.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,184,596.30/16,261.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,679.65

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