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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,275.48, 22,459.11 and 9,104.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,275.48, 22,459.11 and 9,104.16 is: 12,563.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,275.48 : 22,459.11 = 9,104.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,275.48/22,459.11 = 9,104.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,275.48x = 22,459.11 × 9,104.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,275.48x = 204,471,380.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,471,380.98/16,275.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,563.16

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