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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,267.04, 22,448.28 and 9,194.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,267.04, 22,448.28 and 9,194.96 is: 12,688.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,267.04 : 22,448.28 = 9,194.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,267.04/22,448.28 = 9,194.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,267.04x = 22,448.28 × 9,194.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,267.04x = 206,411,036.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,411,036.67/16,267.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,688.91

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