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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,261.63, 22,441.59 and 9,188.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,261.63, 22,441.59 and 9,188.51 is: 12,680.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,261.63 : 22,441.59 = 9,188.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,261.63/22,441.59 = 9,188.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,261.63x = 22,441.59 × 9,188.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,261.63x = 206,204,661.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,204,661.92/16,261.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,680.44

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