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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,280.29, 22,467.88 and 9,110.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,280.29, 22,467.88 and 9,110.88 is: 12,573.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,280.29 : 22,467.88 = 9,110.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,280.29/22,467.88 = 9,110.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,280.29x = 22,467.88 × 9,110.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,280.29x = 204,702,169.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,702,169.92/16,280.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,573.62

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