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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,272.77, 22,452.39 and 9,199.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,272.77, 22,452.39 and 9,199.04 is: 12,692.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,272.77 : 22,452.39 = 9,199.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,272.77/22,452.39 = 9,199.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,272.77x = 22,452.39 × 9,199.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,272.77x = 206,540,321.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,540,321.44/16,272.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,692.39

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