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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,265.72, 22,447.62 and 9,192.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,265.72, 22,447.62 and 9,192.76 is: 12,686.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,265.72 : 22,447.62 = 9,192.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,265.72/22,447.62 = 9,192.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,265.72x = 22,447.62 × 9,192.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,265.72x = 206,355,583.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,355,583.23/16,265.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,686.53

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