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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,276.48, 22,450.08 and 9,992.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,276.48, 22,450.08 and 9,992.32 is: 13,782.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,276.48 : 22,450.08 = 9,992.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,276.48/22,450.08 = 9,992.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,276.48x = 22,450.08 × 9,992.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,276.48x = 224,328,383.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,328,383.39/16,276.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,782.36

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