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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,280.76, 22,465.04 and 9,207.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,280.76, 22,465.04 and 9,207.04 is: 12,704.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,280.76 : 22,465.04 = 9,207.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,280.76/22,465.04 = 9,207.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,280.76x = 22,465.04 × 9,207.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,280.76x = 206,836,521.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,836,521.88/16,280.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,704.35

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