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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,297.88, 22,487.34 and 9,222.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,297.88, 22,487.34 and 9,222.76 is: 12,725.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,297.88 : 22,487.34 = 9,222.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,297.88/22,487.34 = 9,222.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,297.88x = 22,487.34 × 9,222.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,297.88x = 207,395,339.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,395,339.86/16,297.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,725.30

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