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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,263.18, 22,442.67 and 9,188.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,263.18, 22,442.67 and 9,188.10 is: 12,679.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,263.18 : 22,442.67 = 9,188.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,263.18/22,442.67 = 9,188.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,263.18x = 22,442.67 × 9,188.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,263.18x = 206,205,496.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,205,496.23/16,263.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,679.29

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