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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,299.65, 22,494.05 and 9,225.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,299.65, 22,494.05 and 9,225.92 is: 12,732.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,299.65 : 22,494.05 = 9,225.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,299.65/22,494.05 = 9,225.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,299.65x = 22,494.05 × 9,225.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,299.65x = 207,528,147.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,528,147.18/16,299.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,732.07

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