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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,264.83, 22,444.79 and 9,191.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,264.83, 22,444.79 and 9,191.52 is: 12,683.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,264.83 : 22,444.79 = 9,191.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,264.83/22,444.79 = 9,191.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,264.83x = 22,444.79 × 9,191.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,264.83x = 206,301,690.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,301,690.22/16,264.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,683.91

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