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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,285.02, 22,470.91 and 9,211.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,285.02, 22,470.91 and 9,211.29 is: 12,710.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,285.02 : 22,470.91 = 9,211.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,285.02/22,470.91 = 9,211.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,285.02x = 22,470.91 × 9,211.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,285.02x = 206,986,068.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,986,068.57/16,285.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,710.21

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