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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,298.49, 22,492.26 and 9,925.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,298.49, 22,492.26 and 9,925.36 is: 13,697.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,298.49 : 22,492.26 = 9,925.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,298.49/22,492.26 = 9,925.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,298.49x = 22,492.26 × 9,925.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,298.49x = 223,243,777.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,243,777.71/16,298.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,697.21

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