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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,268.62, 22,450.44 and 9,194.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,268.62, 22,450.44 and 9,194.62 is: 12,688.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,268.62 : 22,450.44 = 9,194.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,268.62/22,450.44 = 9,194.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,268.62x = 22,450.44 × 9,194.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,268.62x = 206,423,264.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,423,264.63/16,268.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,688.43

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