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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,465.26, 22,722.24 and 9,392.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,465.26, 22,722.24 and 9,392.10 is: 12,961.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,465.26 : 22,722.24 = 9,392.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,465.26/22,722.24 = 9,392.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,465.26x = 22,722.24 × 9,392.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,465.26x = 213,409,550.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,409,550.30/16,465.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,961.20

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