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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,295.86, 22,487.03 and 9,222.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,295.86, 22,487.03 and 9,222.76 is: 12,726.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,295.86 : 22,487.03 = 9,222.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,295.86/22,487.03 = 9,222.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,295.86x = 22,487.03 × 9,222.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,295.86x = 207,392,434.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,392,434.69/16,295.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,726.69

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