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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,194.63, 22,348.82 and 9,024.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,194.63, 22,348.82 and 9,024.35 is: 12,453.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,194.63 : 22,348.82 = 9,024.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,194.63/22,348.82 = 9,024.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,194.63x = 22,348.82 × 9,024.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,194.63x = 201,683,484.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,683,484.58/16,194.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,453.73

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