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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,295.58, 22,487.22 and 9,222.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,295.58, 22,487.22 and 9,222.39 is: 12,726.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,295.58 : 22,487.22 = 9,222.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,295.58/22,487.22 = 9,222.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,295.58x = 22,487.22 × 9,222.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,295.58x = 207,385,912.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,385,912.86/16,295.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,726.51

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