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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,263.82, 22,444.58 and 9,190.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,263.82, 22,444.58 and 9,190.69 is: 12,683.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,263.82 : 22,444.58 = 9,190.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,263.82/22,444.58 = 9,190.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,263.82x = 22,444.58 × 9,190.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,263.82x = 206,281,176.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,281,176.96/16,263.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,683.44

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