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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,365.48, 22,583.50 and 9,194.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,365.48, 22,583.50 and 9,194.46 is: 12,687.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,365.48 : 22,583.50 = 9,194.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,365.48/22,583.50 = 9,194.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,365.48x = 22,583.50 × 9,194.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,365.48x = 207,643,087.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,643,087.41/16,365.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,687.87

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