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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,263.03, 22,440.51 and 9,186.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,263.03, 22,440.51 and 9,186.87 is: 12,676.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,263.03 : 22,440.51 = 9,186.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,263.03/22,440.51 = 9,186.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,263.03x = 22,440.51 × 9,186.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,263.03x = 206,158,048.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,158,048.10/16,263.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,676.48

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