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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,284.70, 22,473.21 and 9,211.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,284.70, 22,473.21 and 9,211.06 is: 12,711.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,284.70 : 22,473.21 = 9,211.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,284.70/22,473.21 = 9,211.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,284.70x = 22,473.21 × 9,211.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,284.70x = 207,002,085.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,002,085.70/16,284.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,711.45

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