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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,262.77, 22,442.06 and 9,189.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,262.77, 22,442.06 and 9,189.04 is: 12,680.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,262.77 : 22,442.06 = 9,189.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,262.77/22,442.06 = 9,189.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,262.77x = 22,442.06 × 9,189.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,262.77x = 206,220,997.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,220,997.18/16,262.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,680.56

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