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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,263.58, 22,442.64 and 9,189.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,263.58, 22,442.64 and 9,189.54 is: 12,680.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,263.58 : 22,442.64 = 9,189.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,263.58/22,442.64 = 9,189.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,263.58x = 22,442.64 × 9,189.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,263.58x = 206,237,537.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,237,537.99/16,263.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,680.94

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