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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,299.58, 22,492.74 and 9,226.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,299.58, 22,492.74 and 9,226.39 is: 12,732.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,299.58 : 22,492.74 = 9,226.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,299.58/22,492.74 = 9,226.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,299.58x = 22,492.74 × 9,226.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,299.58x = 207,526,791.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,526,791.41/16,299.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,732.03

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