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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,301.64, 22,496.80 and 9,227.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,301.64, 22,496.80 and 9,227.92 is: 12,734.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,301.64 : 22,496.80 = 9,227.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,301.64/22,496.80 = 9,227.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,301.64x = 22,496.80 × 9,227.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,301.64x = 207,598,670.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,598,670.66/16,301.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,734.83

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