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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,270.36, 22,451.58 and 9,197.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,270.36, 22,451.58 and 9,197.32 is: 12,691.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,270.36 : 22,451.58 = 9,197.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,270.36/22,451.58 = 9,197.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,270.36x = 22,451.58 × 9,197.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,270.36x = 206,494,365.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,494,365.77/16,270.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,691.44

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