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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,295.65, 22,487.42 and 9,221.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,295.65, 22,487.42 and 9,221.92 is: 12,725.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,295.65 : 22,487.42 = 9,221.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,295.65/22,487.42 = 9,221.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,295.65x = 22,487.42 × 9,221.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,295.65x = 207,377,155.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,377,155.08/16,295.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,725.92

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