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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,283.14, 22,469.94 and 9,209.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,283.14, 22,469.94 and 9,209.41 is: 12,708.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,283.14 : 22,469.94 = 9,209.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,283.14/22,469.94 = 9,209.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,283.14x = 22,469.94 × 9,209.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,283.14x = 206,934,833.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,934,833.96/16,283.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,708.54

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