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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,284.52, 22,473.06 and 9,212.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,284.52, 22,473.06 and 9,212.02 is: 12,712.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,284.52 : 22,473.06 = 9,212.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,284.52/22,473.06 = 9,212.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,284.52x = 22,473.06 × 9,212.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,284.52x = 207,022,278.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,022,278.18/16,284.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,712.83

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