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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,277.48, 22,463.70 and 9,206.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,277.48, 22,463.70 and 9,206.12 is: 12,704.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,277.48 : 22,463.70 = 9,206.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,277.48/22,463.70 = 9,206.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,277.48x = 22,463.70 × 9,206.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,277.48x = 206,803,517.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,803,517.84/16,277.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,704.89

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