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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,296.65, 22,489.91 and 9,222.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,296.65, 22,489.91 and 9,222.92 is: 12,727.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,296.65 : 22,489.91 = 9,222.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,296.65/22,489.91 = 9,222.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,296.65x = 22,489.91 × 9,222.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,296.65x = 207,422,482.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,422,482.17/16,296.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,727.93

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