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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,280.64, 22,466.93 and 9,207.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,280.64, 22,466.93 and 9,207.05 is: 12,705.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,280.64 : 22,466.93 = 9,207.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,280.64/22,466.93 = 9,207.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,280.64x = 22,466.93 × 9,207.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,280.64x = 206,853,989.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,853,989.49/16,280.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,705.52

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