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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,294.60, 22,486.44 and 9,220.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,294.60, 22,486.44 and 9,220.87 is: 12,724.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,294.60 : 22,486.44 = 9,220.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,294.60/22,486.44 = 9,220.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,294.60x = 22,486.44 × 9,220.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,294.60x = 207,344,540.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,344,540.00/16,294.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,724.74

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