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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,276.23, 22,460.14 and 9,104.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,276.23, 22,460.14 and 9,104.92 is: 12,564.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,276.23 : 22,460.14 = 9,104.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,276.23/22,460.14 = 9,104.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,276.23x = 22,460.14 × 9,104.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,276.23x = 204,497,698.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,497,698.98/16,276.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,564.19

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