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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,268.94, 22,451.49 and 9,195.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,268.94, 22,451.49 and 9,195.21 is: 12,689.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,268.94 : 22,451.49 = 9,195.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,268.94/22,451.49 = 9,195.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,268.94x = 22,451.49 × 9,195.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,268.94x = 206,446,165.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,446,165.36/16,268.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,689.59

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