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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,293.52, 22,483.56 and 9,218.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,293.52, 22,483.56 and 9,218.80 is: 12,721.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,293.52 : 22,483.56 = 9,218.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,293.52/22,483.56 = 9,218.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,293.52x = 22,483.56 × 9,218.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,293.52x = 207,271,442.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,271,442.93/16,293.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,721.10

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