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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,294.66, 22,486.46 and 9,124.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,294.66, 22,486.46 and 9,124.64 is: 12,591.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,294.66 : 22,486.46 = 9,124.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,294.66/22,486.46 = 9,124.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,294.66x = 22,486.46 × 9,124.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,294.66x = 205,180,806.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,180,806.75/16,294.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,591.90

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