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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,265.04, 22,445.64 and 9,192.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,265.04, 22,445.64 and 9,192.84 is: 12,686.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,265.04 : 22,445.64 = 9,192.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,265.04/22,445.64 = 9,192.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,265.04x = 22,445.64 × 9,192.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,265.04x = 206,339,177.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,339,177.22/16,265.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,686.05

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