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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,282.16, 22,469.38 and 9,208.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,282.16, 22,469.38 and 9,208.43 is: 12,707.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,282.16 : 22,469.38 = 9,208.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,282.16/22,469.38 = 9,208.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,282.16x = 22,469.38 × 9,208.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,282.16x = 206,907,588.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,907,588.33/16,282.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,707.63

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