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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,293.31, 22,485.06 and 9,221.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,293.31, 22,485.06 and 9,221.20 is: 12,725.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,293.31 : 22,485.06 = 9,221.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,293.31/22,485.06 = 9,221.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,293.31x = 22,485.06 × 9,221.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,293.31x = 207,339,076.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,339,076.74/16,293.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,725.42

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