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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,268.62, 22,449.62 and 9,194.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,268.62, 22,449.62 and 9,194.90 is: 12,688.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,268.62 : 22,449.62 = 9,194.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,268.62/22,449.62 = 9,194.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,268.62x = 22,449.62 × 9,194.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,268.62x = 206,422,010.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,422,010.94/16,268.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,688.35

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