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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,272.66, 22,455.22 and 9,101.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,272.66, 22,455.22 and 9,101.34 is: 12,559.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,272.66 : 22,455.22 = 9,101.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,272.66/22,455.22 = 9,101.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,272.66x = 22,455.22 × 9,101.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,272.66x = 204,372,529.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,372,529.35/16,272.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,559.26

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