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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,302.72, 22,497.39 and 9,228.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,302.72, 22,497.39 and 9,228.99 is: 12,735.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,302.72 : 22,497.39 = 9,228.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,302.72/22,497.39 = 9,228.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,302.72x = 22,497.39 × 9,228.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,302.72x = 207,628,187.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,628,187.34/16,302.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,735.80

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