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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,269.21, 22,450.93 and 9,195.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,269.21, 22,450.93 and 9,195.48 is: 12,689.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,269.21 : 22,450.93 = 9,195.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,269.21/22,450.93 = 9,195.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,269.21x = 22,450.93 × 9,195.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,269.21x = 206,447,054.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,447,054.81/16,269.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,689.43

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