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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,269.80, 22,452.09 and 9,195.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,269.80, 22,452.09 and 9,195.98 is: 12,690.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,269.80 : 22,452.09 = 9,195.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,269.80/22,452.09 = 9,195.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,269.80x = 22,452.09 × 9,195.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,269.80x = 206,468,970.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,468,970.60/16,269.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,690.32

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