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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,393.32, 22,622.55 and 9,223.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,393.32, 22,622.55 and 9,223.22 is: 12,727.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,393.32 : 22,622.55 = 9,223.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,393.32/22,622.55 = 9,223.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,393.32x = 22,622.55 × 9,223.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,393.32x = 208,652,642.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,652,642.50/16,393.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,727.91

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