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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,287.89, 22,475.39 and 9,118.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,287.89, 22,475.39 and 9,118.19 is: 12,582.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,287.89 : 22,475.39 = 9,118.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,287.89/22,475.39 = 9,118.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,287.89x = 22,475.39 × 9,118.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,287.89x = 204,934,886.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,934,886.94/16,287.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,582.04

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