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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,275.74, 22,462.38 and 9,202.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,275.74, 22,462.38 and 9,202.01 is: 12,699.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,275.74 : 22,462.38 = 9,202.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,275.74/22,462.38 = 9,202.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,275.74x = 22,462.38 × 9,202.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,275.74x = 206,698,933.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,698,933.07/16,275.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,699.82

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