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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,252.63, 22,428.40 and 9,082.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,252.63, 22,428.40 and 9,082.69 is: 12,533.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,252.63 : 22,428.40 = 9,082.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,252.63/22,428.40 = 9,082.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,252.63x = 22,428.40 × 9,082.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,252.63x = 203,710,204.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,710,204.40/16,252.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,533.98

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