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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,289.84, 22,479.32 and 9,216.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,289.84, 22,479.32 and 9,216.38 is: 12,718.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,289.84 : 22,479.32 = 9,216.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,289.84/22,479.32 = 9,216.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,289.84x = 22,479.32 × 9,216.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,289.84x = 207,178,034.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,178,034.50/16,289.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,718.23

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