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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,252.40, 22,428.03 and 9,082.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,252.40, 22,428.03 and 9,082.43 is: 12,533.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,252.40 : 22,428.03 = 9,082.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,252.40/22,428.03 = 9,082.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,252.40x = 22,428.03 × 9,082.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,252.40x = 203,701,012.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,701,012.51/16,252.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,533.60

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