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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,359.90, 22,574.97 and 9,190.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,359.90, 22,574.97 and 9,190.62 is: 12,682.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,359.90 : 22,574.97 = 9,190.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,359.90/22,574.97 = 9,190.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,359.90x = 22,574.97 × 9,190.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,359.90x = 207,477,970.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,477,970.78/16,359.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,682.11

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