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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,266.22, 22,447.50 and 9,193.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,266.22, 22,447.50 and 9,193.30 is: 12,686.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,266.22 : 22,447.50 = 9,193.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,266.22/22,447.50 = 9,193.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,266.22x = 22,447.50 × 9,193.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,266.22x = 206,366,601.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,366,601.75/16,266.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,686.82

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