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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,294.67, 22,487.12 and 9,220.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,294.67, 22,487.12 and 9,220.94 is: 12,725.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,294.67 : 22,487.12 = 9,220.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,294.67/22,487.12 = 9,220.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,294.67x = 22,487.12 × 9,220.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,294.67x = 207,352,384.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,352,384.29/16,294.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,725.17

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