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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,282.42, 22,470.21 and 9,208.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,282.42, 22,470.21 and 9,208.69 is: 12,708.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,282.42 : 22,470.21 = 9,208.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,282.42/22,470.21 = 9,208.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,282.42x = 22,470.21 × 9,208.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,282.42x = 206,921,141.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,921,141.95/16,282.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,708.26

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