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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,265.68, 22,445.96 and 9,193.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,265.68, 22,445.96 and 9,193.04 is: 12,686.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,265.68 : 22,445.96 = 9,193.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,265.68/22,445.96 = 9,193.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,265.68x = 22,445.96 × 9,193.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,265.68x = 206,346,608.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,346,608.12/16,265.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,686.01

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