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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,292.33, 22,484.54 and 9,122.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,292.33, 22,484.54 and 9,122.91 is: 12,590.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,292.33 : 22,484.54 = 9,122.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,292.33/22,484.54 = 9,122.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,292.33x = 22,484.54 × 9,122.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,292.33x = 205,124,389.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,124,389.20/16,292.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,590.25

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