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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,275.88, 22,460.34 and 9,202.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,275.88, 22,460.34 and 9,202.36 is: 12,699.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,275.88 : 22,460.34 = 9,202.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,275.88/22,460.34 = 9,202.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,275.88x = 22,460.34 × 9,202.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,275.88x = 206,688,134.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,688,134.40/16,275.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,699.05

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