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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,298.88, 22,490.64 and 9,223.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,298.88, 22,490.64 and 9,223.92 is: 12,727.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,298.88 : 22,490.64 = 9,223.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,298.88/22,490.64 = 9,223.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,298.88x = 22,490.64 × 9,223.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,298.88x = 207,451,864.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,451,864.11/16,298.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,727.98

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