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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,489.79, 22,757.02 and 9,317.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,489.79, 22,757.02 and 9,317.22 is: 12,858.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,489.79 : 22,757.02 = 9,317.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,489.79/22,757.02 = 9,317.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,489.79x = 22,757.02 × 9,317.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,489.79x = 212,032,161.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,032,161.88/16,489.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,858.39

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