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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,265.38, 22,445.02 and 9,190.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,265.38, 22,445.02 and 9,190.44 is: 12,682.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,265.38 : 22,445.02 = 9,190.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,265.38/22,445.02 = 9,190.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,265.38x = 22,445.02 × 9,190.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,265.38x = 206,279,609.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,279,609.61/16,265.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,682.13

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