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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,296.51, 22,489.16 and 9,223.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,296.51, 22,489.16 and 9,223.35 is: 12,728.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,296.51 : 22,489.16 = 9,223.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,296.51/22,489.16 = 9,223.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,296.51x = 22,489.16 × 9,223.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,296.51x = 207,425,347.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,425,347.77/16,296.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,728.21

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