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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,292.92, 22,484.70 and 9,219.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,292.92, 22,484.70 and 9,219.19 is: 12,722.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,292.92 : 22,484.70 = 9,219.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,292.92/22,484.70 = 9,219.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,292.92x = 22,484.70 × 9,219.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,292.92x = 207,290,665.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,290,665.18/16,292.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,722.75

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