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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,422.23, 22,657.99 and 9,249.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,422.23, 22,657.99 and 9,249.64 is: 12,761.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,422.23 : 22,657.99 = 9,249.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,422.23/22,657.99 = 9,249.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,422.23x = 22,657.99 × 9,249.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,422.23x = 209,578,250.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,578,250.62/16,422.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,761.86

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