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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,268.16, 22,449.78 and 9,892.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,268.16, 22,449.78 and 9,892.44 is: 13,651.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,268.16 : 22,449.78 = 9,892.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,268.16/22,449.78 = 9,892.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,268.16x = 22,449.78 × 9,892.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,268.16x = 222,083,101.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,083,101.66/16,268.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,651.40

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