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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,278.48, 22,463.24 and 9,107.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,278.48, 22,463.24 and 9,107.17 is: 12,567.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,278.48 : 22,463.24 = 9,107.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,278.48/22,463.24 = 9,107.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,278.48x = 22,463.24 × 9,107.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,278.48x = 204,576,545.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,576,545.43/16,278.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,567.30

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