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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,265.30, 22,449.78 and 9,195.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,265.30, 22,449.78 and 9,195.80 is: 12,692.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,265.30 : 22,449.78 = 9,195.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,265.30/22,449.78 = 9,195.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,265.30x = 22,449.78 × 9,195.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,265.30x = 206,443,574.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,443,574.68/16,265.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,692.27

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