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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,494.99, 22,759.15 and 9,325.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,494.99, 22,759.15 and 9,325.05 is: 12,866.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,494.99 : 22,759.15 = 9,325.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,494.99/22,759.15 = 9,325.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,494.99x = 22,759.15 × 9,325.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,494.99x = 212,230,210.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,230,210.77/16,494.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,866.34

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