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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,298.99, 22,492.67 and 9,226.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,298.99, 22,492.67 and 9,226.77 is: 12,732.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,298.99 : 22,492.67 = 9,226.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,298.99/22,492.67 = 9,226.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,298.99x = 22,492.67 × 9,226.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,298.99x = 207,534,692.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,534,692.78/16,298.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,732.98

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