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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,282.20, 22,469.88 and 9,208.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,282.20, 22,469.88 and 9,208.46 is: 12,707.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,282.20 : 22,469.88 = 9,208.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,282.20/22,469.88 = 9,208.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,282.20x = 22,469.88 × 9,208.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,282.20x = 206,912,991.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,912,991.18/16,282.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,707.93

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