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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,298.51, 22,490.93 and 9,029.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,298.51, 22,490.93 and 9,029.17 is: 12,459.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,298.51 : 22,490.93 = 9,029.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,298.51/22,490.93 = 9,029.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,298.51x = 22,490.93 × 9,029.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,298.51x = 203,074,272.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,074,272.83/16,298.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,459.68

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