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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,283.52, 22,471.72 and 9,211.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,283.52, 22,471.72 and 9,211.02 is: 12,711.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,283.52 : 22,471.72 = 9,211.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,283.52/22,471.72 = 9,211.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,283.52x = 22,471.72 × 9,211.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,283.52x = 206,987,462.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,987,462.35/16,283.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,711.47

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