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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,365.74, 22,582.26 and 9,194.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,365.74, 22,582.26 and 9,194.28 is: 12,686.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,365.74 : 22,582.26 = 9,194.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,365.74/22,582.26 = 9,194.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,365.74x = 22,582.26 × 9,194.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,365.74x = 207,627,621.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,627,621.47/16,365.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,686.72

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