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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,284.03, 22,471.96 and 9,210.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,284.03, 22,471.96 and 9,210.30 is: 12,710.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,284.03 : 22,471.96 = 9,210.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,284.03/22,471.96 = 9,210.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,284.03x = 22,471.96 × 9,210.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,284.03x = 206,973,555.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,973,555.82/16,284.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,710.22

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