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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,295.63, 22,487.96 and 9,222.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,295.63, 22,487.96 and 9,222.05 is: 12,726.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,295.63 : 22,487.96 = 9,222.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,295.63/22,487.96 = 9,222.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,295.63x = 22,487.96 × 9,222.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,295.63x = 207,385,170.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,385,170.79/16,295.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,726.43

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