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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,264.08, 22,446.72 and 9,192.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,264.08, 22,446.72 and 9,192.24 is: 12,686.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,264.08 : 22,446.72 = 9,192.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,264.08/22,446.72 = 9,192.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,264.08x = 22,446.72 × 9,192.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,264.08x = 206,335,637.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,335,637.45/16,264.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,686.59

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