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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,392.32, 22,621.15 and 9,221.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,392.32, 22,621.15 and 9,221.69 is: 12,725.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,392.32 : 22,621.15 = 9,221.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,392.32/22,621.15 = 9,221.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,392.32x = 22,621.15 × 9,221.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,392.32x = 208,605,300.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,605,300.82/16,392.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,725.80

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