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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,269.56, 22,451.38 and 9,196.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,269.56, 22,451.38 and 9,196.13 is: 12,690.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,269.56 : 22,451.38 = 9,196.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,269.56/22,451.38 = 9,196.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,269.56x = 22,451.38 × 9,196.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,269.56x = 206,465,842.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,465,842.30/16,269.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,690.32

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