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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,302.15, 22,497.50 and 9,228.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,302.15, 22,497.50 and 9,228.42 is: 12,735.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,302.15 : 22,497.50 = 9,228.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,302.15/22,497.50 = 9,228.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,302.15x = 22,497.50 × 9,228.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,302.15x = 207,616,378.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,616,378.95/16,302.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,735.52

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