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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,270.37, 22,452.96 and 9,100.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,270.37, 22,452.96 and 9,100.20 is: 12,558.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,270.37 : 22,452.96 = 9,100.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,270.37/22,452.96 = 9,100.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,270.37x = 22,452.96 × 9,100.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,270.37x = 204,326,370.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,326,370.46/16,270.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,558.19

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