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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,104.99, 22,230.93 and 9,392.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,104.99, 22,230.93 and 9,392.73 is: 12,965.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,104.99 : 22,230.93 = 9,392.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,104.99/22,230.93 = 9,392.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,104.99x = 22,230.93 × 9,392.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,104.99x = 208,809,123.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,809,123.14/16,104.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,965.49

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