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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,282.30, 22,467.21 and 9,112.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,282.30, 22,467.21 and 9,112.18 is: 12,573.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,282.30 : 22,467.21 = 9,112.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,282.30/22,467.21 = 9,112.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,282.30x = 22,467.21 × 9,112.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,282.30x = 204,725,261.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,725,261.62/16,282.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,573.49

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