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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,266.33, 22,446.86 and 9,193.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,266.33, 22,446.86 and 9,193.02 is: 12,685.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,266.33 : 22,446.86 = 9,193.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,266.33/22,446.86 = 9,193.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,266.33x = 22,446.86 × 9,193.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,266.33x = 206,354,386.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,354,386.95/16,266.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,685.98

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