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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,284.25, 22,472.27 and 9,210.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,284.25, 22,472.27 and 9,210.52 is: 12,710.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,284.25 : 22,472.27 = 9,210.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,284.25/22,472.27 = 9,210.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,284.25x = 22,472.27 × 9,210.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,284.25x = 206,981,292.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,981,292.28/16,284.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,710.52

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