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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,279.03, 22,464.48 and 9,205.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,279.03, 22,464.48 and 9,205.30 is: 12,702.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,279.03 : 22,464.48 = 9,205.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,279.03/22,464.48 = 9,205.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,279.03x = 22,464.48 × 9,205.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,279.03x = 206,792,277.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,792,277.74/16,279.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,702.99

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