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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,261.53, 22,444.59 and 9,192.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,261.53, 22,444.59 and 9,192.06 is: 12,687.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,261.53 : 22,444.59 = 9,192.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,261.53/22,444.59 = 9,192.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,261.53x = 22,444.59 × 9,192.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,261.53x = 206,312,017.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,312,017.96/16,261.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,687.12

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