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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,279.92, 22,466.76 and 9,206.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,279.92, 22,466.76 and 9,206.19 is: 12,704.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,279.92 : 22,466.76 = 9,206.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,279.92/22,466.76 = 9,206.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,279.92x = 22,466.76 × 9,206.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,279.92x = 206,833,261.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,833,261.24/16,279.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,704.81

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