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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,279.54, 22,464.69 and 9,108.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,279.54, 22,464.69 and 9,108.22 is: 12,568.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,279.54 : 22,464.69 = 9,108.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,279.54/22,464.69 = 9,108.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,279.54x = 22,464.69 × 9,108.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,279.54x = 204,613,205.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,613,205.17/16,279.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,568.73

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