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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,299.02, 22,493.90 and 9,226.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,299.02, 22,493.90 and 9,226.51 is: 12,733.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,299.02 : 22,493.90 = 9,226.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,299.02/22,493.90 = 9,226.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,299.02x = 22,493.90 × 9,226.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,299.02x = 207,540,160.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,540,160.12/16,299.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,733.29

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