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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,284.02, 22,469.54 and 9,210.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,284.02, 22,469.54 and 9,210.29 is: 12,708.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,284.02 : 22,469.54 = 9,210.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,284.02/22,469.54 = 9,210.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,284.02x = 22,469.54 × 9,210.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,284.02x = 206,950,821.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,950,821.17/16,284.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,708.83

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