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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,296.87, 22,490.04 and 9,223.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,296.87, 22,490.04 and 9,223.29 is: 12,728.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,296.87 : 22,490.04 = 9,223.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,296.87/22,490.04 = 9,223.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,296.87x = 22,490.04 × 9,223.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,296.87x = 207,432,161.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,432,161.03/16,296.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,728.34

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