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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,275.88, 22,460.82 and 9,106.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,275.88, 22,460.82 and 9,106.12 is: 12,566.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,275.88 : 22,460.82 = 9,106.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,275.88/22,460.82 = 9,106.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,275.88x = 22,460.82 × 9,106.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,275.88x = 204,530,922.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,530,922.22/16,275.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,566.50

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