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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,252.40, 22,428.02 and 9,082.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,252.40, 22,428.02 and 9,082.42 is: 12,533.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,252.40 : 22,428.02 = 9,082.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,252.40/22,428.02 = 9,082.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,252.40x = 22,428.02 × 9,082.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,252.40x = 203,700,697.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,700,697.41/16,252.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,533.58

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