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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,254.10, 22,428.39 and 9,083.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,254.10, 22,428.39 and 9,083.71 is: 12,534.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,254.10 : 22,428.39 = 9,083.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,254.10/22,428.39 = 9,083.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,254.10x = 22,428.39 × 9,083.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,254.10x = 203,732,990.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,732,990.53/16,254.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,534.25

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