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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,262.68, 22,442.93 and 9,188.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,262.68, 22,442.93 and 9,188.95 is: 12,680.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,262.68 : 22,442.93 = 9,188.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,262.68/22,442.93 = 9,188.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,262.68x = 22,442.93 × 9,188.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,262.68x = 206,226,961.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,226,961.62/16,262.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,680.99

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