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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,279.48, 22,464.62 and 9,108.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,279.48, 22,464.62 and 9,108.17 is: 12,568.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,279.48 : 22,464.62 = 9,108.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,279.48/22,464.62 = 9,108.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,279.48x = 22,464.62 × 9,108.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,279.48x = 204,611,577.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,611,577.95/16,279.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,568.68

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