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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,299.42, 22,491.23 and 9,129.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,299.42, 22,491.23 and 9,129.70 is: 12,597.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,299.42 : 22,491.23 = 9,129.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,299.42/22,491.23 = 9,129.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,299.42x = 22,491.23 × 9,129.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,299.42x = 205,338,182.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,338,182.53/16,299.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,597.88

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