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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,263.18, 22,443.62 and 9,189.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,263.18, 22,443.62 and 9,189.45 is: 12,681.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,263.18 : 22,443.62 = 9,189.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,263.18/22,443.62 = 9,189.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,263.18x = 22,443.62 × 9,189.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,263.18x = 206,244,477.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,244,477.86/16,263.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,681.68

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