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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,262.83, 22,442.03 and 9,189.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,262.83, 22,442.03 and 9,189.52 is: 12,681.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,262.83 : 22,442.03 = 9,189.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,262.83/22,442.03 = 9,189.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,262.83x = 22,442.03 × 9,189.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,262.83x = 206,231,437.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,231,437.58/16,262.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,681.15

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