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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,269.54, 22,452.57 and 9,195.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,269.54, 22,452.57 and 9,195.54 is: 12,690.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,269.54 : 22,452.57 = 9,195.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,269.54/22,452.57 = 9,195.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,269.54x = 22,452.57 × 9,195.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,269.54x = 206,463,505.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,463,505.54/16,269.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,690.19

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