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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,293.36, 22,483.56 and 9,220.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,293.36, 22,483.56 and 9,220.26 is: 12,723.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,293.36 : 22,483.56 = 9,220.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,293.36/22,483.56 = 9,220.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,293.36x = 22,483.56 × 9,220.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,293.36x = 207,304,268.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,304,268.93/16,293.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,723.24

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