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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,271.16, 22,452.33 and 9,197.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,271.16, 22,452.33 and 9,197.55 is: 12,691.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,271.16 : 22,452.33 = 9,197.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,271.16/22,452.33 = 9,197.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,271.16x = 22,452.33 × 9,197.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,271.16x = 206,506,427.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,506,427.79/16,271.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,691.56

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