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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,268.24, 22,450.92 and 9,194.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,268.24, 22,450.92 and 9,194.96 is: 12,689.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,268.24 : 22,450.92 = 9,194.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,268.24/22,450.92 = 9,194.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,268.24x = 22,450.92 × 9,194.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,268.24x = 206,435,311.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,435,311.36/16,268.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,689.47

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