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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,273.60, 22,457.46 and 9,200.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,273.60, 22,457.46 and 9,200.01 is: 12,695.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,273.60 : 22,457.46 = 9,200.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,273.60/22,457.46 = 9,200.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,273.60x = 22,457.46 × 9,200.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,273.60x = 206,608,856.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,608,856.57/16,273.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,695.95

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