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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,275.93, 22,460.65 and 9,202.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,275.93, 22,460.65 and 9,202.20 is: 12,698.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,275.93 : 22,460.65 = 9,202.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,275.93/22,460.65 = 9,202.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,275.93x = 22,460.65 × 9,202.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,275.93x = 206,687,393.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,687,393.43/16,275.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,698.96

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