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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,266.60, 22,447.80 and 9,193.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,266.60, 22,447.80 and 9,193.01 is: 12,686.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,266.60 : 22,447.80 = 9,193.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,266.60/22,447.80 = 9,193.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,266.60x = 22,447.80 × 9,193.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,266.60x = 206,362,737.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,362,737.64/16,266.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,686.29

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