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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,264.96, 22,445.04 and 9,190.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,264.96, 22,445.04 and 9,190.96 is: 12,683.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,264.96 : 22,445.04 = 9,190.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,264.96/22,445.04 = 9,190.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,264.96x = 22,445.04 × 9,190.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,264.96x = 206,291,464.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,291,464.84/16,264.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,683.18

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