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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,268.04, 22,450.50 and 9,194.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,268.04, 22,450.50 and 9,194.04 is: 12,688.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,268.04 : 22,450.50 = 9,194.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,268.04/22,450.50 = 9,194.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,268.04x = 22,450.50 × 9,194.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,268.04x = 206,410,795.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,410,795.02/16,268.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,688.12

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