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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,275.06, 22,455.54 and 9,470.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,275.06, 22,455.54 and 9,470.20 is: 13,066.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,275.06 : 22,455.54 = 9,470.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,275.06/22,455.54 = 9,470.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,275.06x = 22,455.54 × 9,470.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,275.06x = 212,658,435.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,658,435.71/16,275.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,066.52

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