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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,262.07, 22,442.16 and 9,188.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,262.07, 22,442.16 and 9,188.94 is: 12,681.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,262.07 : 22,442.16 = 9,188.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,262.07/22,442.16 = 9,188.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,262.07x = 22,442.16 × 9,188.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,262.07x = 206,219,661.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,219,661.71/16,262.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,681.02

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