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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,268.07, 22,453.01 and 9,194.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,268.07, 22,453.01 and 9,194.49 is: 12,690.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,268.07 : 22,453.01 = 9,194.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,268.07/22,453.01 = 9,194.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,268.07x = 22,453.01 × 9,194.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,268.07x = 206,443,929.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,443,929.94/16,268.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,690.13

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