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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,284.19, 22,471.81 and 9,210.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,284.19, 22,471.81 and 9,210.73 is: 12,710.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,284.19 : 22,471.81 = 9,210.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,284.19/22,471.81 = 9,210.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,284.19x = 22,471.81 × 9,210.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,284.19x = 206,981,774.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,981,774.52/16,284.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,710.60

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