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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,280.52, 22,467.57 and 9,208.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,280.52, 22,467.57 and 9,208.02 is: 12,707.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,280.52 : 22,467.57 = 9,208.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,280.52/22,467.57 = 9,208.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,280.52x = 22,467.57 × 9,208.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,280.52x = 206,881,833.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,881,833.91/16,280.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,707.32

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