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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,363.37, 22,578.99 and 9,191.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,363.37, 22,578.99 and 9,191.92 is: 12,683.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,363.37 : 22,578.99 = 9,191.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,363.37/22,578.99 = 9,191.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,363.37x = 22,578.99 × 9,191.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,363.37x = 207,544,156.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,544,156.87/16,363.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,683.46

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