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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,252.14, 22,427.69 and 9,082.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,252.14, 22,427.69 and 9,082.18 is: 12,533.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,252.14 : 22,427.69 = 9,082.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,252.14/22,427.69 = 9,082.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,252.14x = 22,427.69 × 9,082.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,252.14x = 203,692,317.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,692,317.56/16,252.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,533.26

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