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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,268.72, 22,451.76 and 9,195.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,268.72, 22,451.76 and 9,195.76 is: 12,690.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,268.72 : 22,451.76 = 9,195.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,268.72/22,451.76 = 9,195.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,268.72x = 22,451.76 × 9,195.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,268.72x = 206,460,996.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,460,996.54/16,268.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,690.67

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