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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,281.29, 22,469.26 and 9,111.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,281.29, 22,469.26 and 9,111.88 is: 12,575.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,281.29 : 22,469.26 = 9,111.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,281.29/22,469.26 = 9,111.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,281.29x = 22,469.26 × 9,111.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,281.29x = 204,737,200.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,737,200.81/16,281.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,575.00

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