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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,265.14, 22,444.09 and 9,191.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,265.14, 22,444.09 and 9,191.54 is: 12,683.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,265.14 : 22,444.09 = 9,191.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,265.14/22,444.09 = 9,191.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,265.14x = 22,444.09 × 9,191.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,265.14x = 206,295,784.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,295,784.13/16,265.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,683.31

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