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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,262.60, 22,439.90 and 9,186.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,262.60, 22,439.90 and 9,186.44 is: 12,675.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,262.60 : 22,439.90 = 9,186.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,262.60/22,439.90 = 9,186.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,262.60x = 22,439.90 × 9,186.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,262.60x = 206,142,705.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,142,705.72/16,262.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,675.88

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