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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,298.52, 22,491.84 and 9,224.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,298.52, 22,491.84 and 9,224.88 is: 12,730.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,298.52 : 22,491.84 = 9,224.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,298.52/22,491.84 = 9,224.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,298.52x = 22,491.84 × 9,224.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,298.52x = 207,484,524.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,484,524.98/16,298.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,730.27

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