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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,283.70, 22,471.83 and 9,210.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,283.70, 22,471.83 and 9,210.06 is: 12,710.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,283.70 : 22,471.83 = 9,210.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,283.70/22,471.83 = 9,210.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,283.70x = 22,471.83 × 9,210.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,283.70x = 206,966,902.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,966,902.61/16,283.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,710.07

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