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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,296.28, 22,489.98 and 9,222.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,296.28, 22,489.98 and 9,222.70 is: 12,727.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,296.28 : 22,489.98 = 9,222.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,296.28/22,489.98 = 9,222.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,296.28x = 22,489.98 × 9,222.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,296.28x = 207,418,338.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,418,338.55/16,296.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,727.96

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