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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,269.40, 22,451.20 and 9,195.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,269.40, 22,451.20 and 9,195.67 is: 12,689.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,269.40 : 22,451.20 = 9,195.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,269.40/22,451.20 = 9,195.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,269.40x = 22,451.20 × 9,195.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,269.40x = 206,453,747.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,453,747.19/16,269.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,689.70

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