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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,270.84, 22,453.49 and 9,100.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,270.84, 22,453.49 and 9,100.92 is: 12,559.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,270.84 : 22,453.49 = 9,100.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,270.84/22,453.49 = 9,100.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,270.84x = 22,453.49 × 9,100.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,270.84x = 204,347,314.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,347,314.57/16,270.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,559.12

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