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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,303.65, 22,499.57 and 9,229.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,303.65, 22,499.57 and 9,229.92 is: 12,737.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,303.65 : 22,499.57 = 9,229.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,303.65/22,499.57 = 9,229.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,303.65x = 22,499.57 × 9,229.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,303.65x = 207,669,231.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,669,231.13/16,303.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,737.59

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