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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,275.09, 22,460.05 and 9,104.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,275.09, 22,460.05 and 9,104.77 is: 12,564.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,275.09 : 22,460.05 = 9,104.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,275.09/22,460.05 = 9,104.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,275.09x = 22,460.05 × 9,104.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,275.09x = 204,493,589.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,493,589.44/16,275.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,564.82

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