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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,366.44, 22,583.78 and 9,195.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,366.44, 22,583.78 and 9,195.36 is: 12,688.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,366.44 : 22,583.78 = 9,195.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,366.44/22,583.78 = 9,195.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,366.44x = 22,583.78 × 9,195.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,366.44x = 207,665,987.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,665,987.26/16,366.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,688.53

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