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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,266.88, 22,448.46 and 9,193.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,266.88, 22,448.46 and 9,193.24 is: 12,686.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,266.88 : 22,448.46 = 9,193.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,266.88/22,448.46 = 9,193.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,266.88x = 22,448.46 × 9,193.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,266.88x = 206,374,080.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,374,080.41/16,266.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,686.76

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