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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,282.63, 22,470.03 and 9,208.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,282.63, 22,470.03 and 9,208.90 is: 12,708.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,282.63 : 22,470.03 = 9,208.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,282.63/22,470.03 = 9,208.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,282.63x = 22,470.03 × 9,208.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,282.63x = 206,924,100.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,924,100.87/16,282.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,708.28

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