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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,299.79, 22,492.60 and 9,225.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,299.79, 22,492.60 and 9,225.79 is: 12,730.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,299.79 : 22,492.60 = 9,225.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,299.79/22,492.60 = 9,225.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,299.79x = 22,492.60 × 9,225.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,299.79x = 207,512,004.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,512,004.15/16,299.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,730.96

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