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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,280.66, 22,467.72 and 9,110.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,280.66, 22,467.72 and 9,110.33 is: 12,572.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,280.66 : 22,467.72 = 9,110.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,280.66/22,467.72 = 9,110.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,280.66x = 22,467.72 × 9,110.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,280.66x = 204,688,231.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,688,231.21/16,280.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,572.48

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