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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,273.52, 22,453.43 and 9,199.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,273.52, 22,453.43 and 9,199.79 is: 12,693.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,273.52 : 22,453.43 = 9,199.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,273.52/22,453.43 = 9,199.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,273.52x = 22,453.43 × 9,199.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,273.52x = 206,566,682.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,566,682.51/16,273.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,693.43

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