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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,359.92, 22,574.04 and 9,189.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,359.92, 22,574.04 and 9,189.49 is: 12,680.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,359.92 : 22,574.04 = 9,189.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,359.92/22,574.04 = 9,189.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,359.92x = 22,574.04 × 9,189.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,359.92x = 207,443,858.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,443,858.40/16,359.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,680.01

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