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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,267.35, 22,448.82 and 9,193.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,267.35, 22,448.82 and 9,193.77 is: 12,687.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,267.35 : 22,448.82 = 9,193.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,267.35/22,448.82 = 9,193.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,267.35x = 22,448.82 × 9,193.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,267.35x = 206,389,287.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,389,287.85/16,267.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,687.33

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