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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,278.36, 22,463.49 and 9,204.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,278.36, 22,463.49 and 9,204.63 is: 12,702.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,278.36 : 22,463.49 = 9,204.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,278.36/22,463.49 = 9,204.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,278.36x = 22,463.49 × 9,204.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,278.36x = 206,768,001.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,768,001.64/16,278.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,702.02

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