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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,276.52, 22,462.04 and 9,204

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,276.52, 22,462.04 and 9,204 is: 12,701.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,276.52 : 22,462.04 = 9,204 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,276.52/22,462.04 = 9,204/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,276.52x = 22,462.04 × 9,204
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,276.52x = 206,740,616.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,740,616.16/16,276.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,701.77

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