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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,297.19, 22,490.47 and 9,223.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,297.19, 22,490.47 and 9,223.61 is: 12,728.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,297.19 : 22,490.47 = 9,223.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,297.19/22,490.47 = 9,223.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,297.19x = 22,490.47 × 9,223.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,297.19x = 207,443,324.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,443,324.00/16,297.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,728.78

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