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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,275.16, 22,461.69 and 9,201.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,275.16, 22,461.69 and 9,201.52 is: 12,699.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,275.16 : 22,461.69 = 9,201.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,275.16/22,461.69 = 9,201.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,275.16x = 22,461.69 × 9,201.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,275.16x = 206,681,689.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,681,689.77/16,275.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,699.21

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