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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,264.53, 22,448.73 and 9,195.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,264.53, 22,448.73 and 9,195.06 is: 12,691.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,264.53 : 22,448.73 = 9,195.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,264.53/22,448.73 = 9,195.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,264.53x = 22,448.73 × 9,195.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,264.53x = 206,417,419.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,417,419.27/16,264.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,691.26

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