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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,364.20, 22,582.70 and 9,194.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,364.20, 22,582.70 and 9,194.17 is: 12,688.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,364.20 : 22,582.70 = 9,194.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,364.20/22,582.70 = 9,194.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,364.20x = 22,582.70 × 9,194.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,364.20x = 207,629,182.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,629,182.86/16,364.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,688.01

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