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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,264.70, 22,444.98 and 9,190.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,264.70, 22,444.98 and 9,190.97 is: 12,683.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,264.70 : 22,444.98 = 9,190.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,264.70/22,444.98 = 9,190.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,264.70x = 22,444.98 × 9,190.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,264.70x = 206,291,025.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,291,025.61/16,264.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,683.36

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