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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,299.48, 22,493.36 and 9,227.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,299.48, 22,493.36 and 9,227.27 is: 12,733.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,299.48 : 22,493.36 = 9,227.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,299.48/22,493.36 = 9,227.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,299.48x = 22,493.36 × 9,227.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,299.48x = 207,552,305.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,552,305.93/16,299.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,733.68

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