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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,297.39, 22,490.73 and 9,223.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,297.39, 22,490.73 and 9,223.81 is: 12,729.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,297.39 : 22,490.73 = 9,223.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,297.39/22,490.73 = 9,223.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,297.39x = 22,490.73 × 9,223.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,297.39x = 207,450,220.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,450,220.28/16,297.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,729.05

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