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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,271.10, 22,454.01 and 9,197.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,271.10, 22,454.01 and 9,197.51 is: 12,692.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,271.10 : 22,454.01 = 9,197.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,271.10/22,454.01 = 9,197.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,271.10x = 22,454.01 × 9,197.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,271.10x = 206,520,869.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,520,869.25/16,271.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,692.50

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