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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,262.24, 22,440.66 and 9,189.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,262.24, 22,440.66 and 9,189.32 is: 12,680.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,262.24 : 22,440.66 = 9,189.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,262.24/22,440.66 = 9,189.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,262.24x = 22,440.66 × 9,189.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,262.24x = 206,214,405.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,214,405.75/16,262.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,680.57

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