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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,391.72, 22,620.54 and 9,221.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,391.72, 22,620.54 and 9,221.64 is: 12,725.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,391.72 : 22,620.54 = 9,221.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,391.72/22,620.54 = 9,221.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,391.72x = 22,620.54 × 9,221.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,391.72x = 208,598,476.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,598,476.49/16,391.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,725.84

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