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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,389.48, 22,617.02 and 9,220.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,389.48, 22,617.02 and 9,220.16 is: 12,723.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,389.48 : 22,617.02 = 9,220.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,389.48/22,617.02 = 9,220.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,389.48x = 22,617.02 × 9,220.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,389.48x = 208,532,543.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,532,543.12/16,389.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,723.56

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