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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,265.05, 22,449.44 and 9,195.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,265.05, 22,449.44 and 9,195.55 is: 12,691.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,265.05 : 22,449.44 = 9,195.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,265.05/22,449.44 = 9,195.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,265.05x = 22,449.44 × 9,195.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,265.05x = 206,434,947.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,434,947.99/16,265.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,691.93

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