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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,265.96, 22,446.73 and 9,192.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,265.96, 22,446.73 and 9,192.23 is: 12,685.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,265.96 : 22,446.73 = 9,192.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,265.96/22,446.73 = 9,192.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,265.96x = 22,446.73 × 9,192.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,265.96x = 206,335,504.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,335,504.91/16,265.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,685.11

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