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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,280.86, 22,467.46 and 9,207.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,280.86, 22,467.46 and 9,207.26 is: 12,705.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,280.86 : 22,467.46 = 9,207.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,280.86/22,467.46 = 9,207.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,280.86x = 22,467.46 × 9,207.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,280.86x = 206,863,745.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,863,745.76/16,280.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,705.95

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