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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,264.16, 22,445.03 and 9,093.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,264.16, 22,445.03 and 9,093.87 is: 12,549.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,264.16 : 22,445.03 = 9,093.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,264.16/22,445.03 = 9,093.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,264.16x = 22,445.03 × 9,093.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,264.16x = 204,112,139.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,112,139.50/16,264.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,549.82

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