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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,262.45, 22,441.88 and 9,188.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,262.45, 22,441.88 and 9,188.72 is: 12,680.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,262.45 : 22,441.88 = 9,188.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,262.45/22,441.88 = 9,188.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,262.45x = 22,441.88 × 9,188.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,262.45x = 206,212,062.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,212,062.36/16,262.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,680.26

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