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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,273.72, 22,458.66 and 9,200.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,273.72, 22,458.66 and 9,200.76 is: 12,697.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,273.72 : 22,458.66 = 9,200.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,273.72/22,458.66 = 9,200.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,273.72x = 22,458.66 × 9,200.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,273.72x = 206,636,740.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,636,740.58/16,273.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,697.57

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