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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,265.40, 22,444.50 and 9,191.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,265.40, 22,444.50 and 9,191.64 is: 12,683.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,265.40 : 22,444.50 = 9,191.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,265.40/22,444.50 = 9,191.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,265.40x = 22,444.50 × 9,191.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,265.40x = 206,301,763.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,301,763.98/16,265.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,683.47

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