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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,268.36, 22,450.20 and 9,194.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,268.36, 22,450.20 and 9,194.82 is: 12,688.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,268.36 : 22,450.20 = 9,194.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,268.36/22,450.20 = 9,194.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,268.36x = 22,450.20 × 9,194.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,268.36x = 206,425,547.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,425,547.96/16,268.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,688.77

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