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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,299.74, 22,493.71 and 9,227.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,299.74, 22,493.71 and 9,227.52 is: 12,734.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,299.74 : 22,493.71 = 9,227.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,299.74/22,493.71 = 9,227.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,299.74x = 22,493.71 × 9,227.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,299.74x = 207,561,112.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,561,112.76/16,299.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,734.02

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