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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,298.28, 22,492.74 and 9,224.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,298.28, 22,492.74 and 9,224.70 is: 12,730.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,298.28 : 22,492.74 = 9,224.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,298.28/22,492.74 = 9,224.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,298.28x = 22,492.74 × 9,224.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,298.28x = 207,488,778.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,488,778.68/16,298.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,730.72

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