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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,265.21, 22,445.41 and 9,191.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,265.21, 22,445.41 and 9,191.48 is: 12,683.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,265.21 : 22,445.41 = 9,191.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,265.21/22,445.41 = 9,191.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,265.21x = 22,445.41 × 9,191.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,265.21x = 206,306,491.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,306,491.15/16,265.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,683.91

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