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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,274.53, 22,458.86 and 9,200.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,274.53, 22,458.86 and 9,200.89 is: 12,697.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,274.53 : 22,458.86 = 9,200.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,274.53/22,458.86 = 9,200.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,274.53x = 22,458.86 × 9,200.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,274.53x = 206,641,500.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,641,500.39/16,274.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,697.23

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