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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,293.15, 22,475.07 and 9,218.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,293.15, 22,475.07 and 9,218.21 is: 12,715.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,293.15 : 22,475.07 = 9,218.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,293.15/22,475.07 = 9,218.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,293.15x = 22,475.07 × 9,218.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,293.15x = 207,179,802.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,179,802.65/16,293.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,715.76

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