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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,262.53, 22,445.97 and 9,193.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,262.53, 22,445.97 and 9,193.06 is: 12,688.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,262.53 : 22,445.97 = 9,193.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,262.53/22,445.97 = 9,193.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,262.53x = 22,445.97 × 9,193.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,262.53x = 206,347,148.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,347,148.97/16,262.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,688.50

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