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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,270.18, 22,451.98 and 9,196.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,270.18, 22,451.98 and 9,196.18 is: 12,690.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,270.18 : 22,451.98 = 9,196.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,270.18/22,451.98 = 9,196.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,270.18x = 22,451.98 × 9,196.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,270.18x = 206,472,449.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,472,449.44/16,270.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,690.24

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