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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,266.44, 22,447.40 and 9,192.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,266.44, 22,447.40 and 9,192.72 is: 12,685.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,266.44 : 22,447.40 = 9,192.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,266.44/22,447.40 = 9,192.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,266.44x = 22,447.40 × 9,192.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,266.44x = 206,352,662.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,352,662.93/16,266.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,685.79

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