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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,200.82, 22,357.02 and 9,129.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,200.82, 22,357.02 and 9,129.52 is: 12,598.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,200.82 : 22,357.02 = 9,129.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,200.82/22,357.02 = 9,129.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,200.82x = 22,357.02 × 9,129.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,200.82x = 204,108,861.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,108,861.23/16,200.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,598.67

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