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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,275.20, 22,459.02 and 9,201.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,275.20, 22,459.02 and 9,201.20 is: 12,697.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,275.20 : 22,459.02 = 9,201.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,275.20/22,459.02 = 9,201.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,275.20x = 22,459.02 × 9,201.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,275.20x = 206,649,934.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,649,934.82/16,275.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,697.23

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