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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,275.42, 22,460.46 and 9,202.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,275.42, 22,460.46 and 9,202.26 is: 12,699.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,275.42 : 22,460.46 = 9,202.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,275.42/22,460.46 = 9,202.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,275.42x = 22,460.46 × 9,202.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,275.42x = 206,686,992.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,686,992.64/16,275.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,699.33

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