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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,265.82, 22,445.75 and 9,191.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,265.82, 22,445.75 and 9,191.81 is: 12,684.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,265.82 : 22,445.75 = 9,191.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,265.82/22,445.75 = 9,191.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,265.82x = 22,445.75 × 9,191.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,265.82x = 206,316,911.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,316,911.12/16,265.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,684.08

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