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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,268.16, 22,447.58 and 9,192

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,268.16, 22,447.58 and 9,192 is: 12,683.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,268.16 : 22,447.58 = 9,192 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,268.16/22,447.58 = 9,192/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,268.16x = 22,447.58 × 9,192
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,268.16x = 206,338,155.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,338,155.36/16,268.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,683.56

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