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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,285.16, 22,473.36 and 9,211.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,285.16, 22,473.36 and 9,211.52 is: 12,711.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,285.16 : 22,473.36 = 9,211.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,285.16/22,473.36 = 9,211.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,285.16x = 22,473.36 × 9,211.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,285.16x = 207,013,805.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,013,805.11/16,285.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,711.81

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