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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,288.89, 22,476.76 and 9,119.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,288.89, 22,476.76 and 9,119.19 is: 12,583.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,288.89 : 22,476.76 = 9,119.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,288.89/22,476.76 = 9,119.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,288.89x = 22,476.76 × 9,119.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,288.89x = 204,969,845.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,969,845.02/16,288.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,583.41

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