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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,297.34, 22,488.90 and 9,225.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,297.34, 22,488.90 and 9,225.50 is: 12,730.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,297.34 : 22,488.90 = 9,225.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,297.34/22,488.90 = 9,225.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,297.34x = 22,488.90 × 9,225.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,297.34x = 207,471,346.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,471,346.95/16,297.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,730.38

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