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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,274.03, 22,457.26 and 9,102.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,274.03, 22,457.26 and 9,102.56 is: 12,561.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,274.03 : 22,457.26 = 9,102.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,274.03/22,457.26 = 9,102.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,274.03x = 22,457.26 × 9,102.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,274.03x = 204,418,663.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,418,663.56/16,274.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,561.03

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