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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,264.56, 22,444.20 and 9,191.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,264.56, 22,444.20 and 9,191.28 is: 12,683.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,264.56 : 22,444.20 = 9,191.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,264.56/22,444.20 = 9,191.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,264.56x = 22,444.20 × 9,191.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,264.56x = 206,290,926.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,290,926.58/16,264.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,683.46

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