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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,200.72, 22,356.92 and 9,030.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,200.72, 22,356.92 and 9,030.54 is: 12,462.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,200.72 : 22,356.92 = 9,030.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,200.72/22,356.92 = 9,030.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,200.72x = 22,356.92 × 9,030.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,200.72x = 201,895,166.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,895,166.60/16,200.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,462.11

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