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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,272.66, 22,454.40 and 9,199.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,272.66, 22,454.40 and 9,199.05 is: 12,693.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,272.66 : 22,454.40 = 9,199.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,272.66/22,454.40 = 9,199.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,272.66x = 22,454.40 × 9,199.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,272.66x = 206,559,148.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,559,148.32/16,272.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,693.63

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