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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,285.17, 22,474.61 and 9,115.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,285.17, 22,474.61 and 9,115.76 is: 12,580.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,285.17 : 22,474.61 = 9,115.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,285.17/22,474.61 = 9,115.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,285.17x = 22,474.61 × 9,115.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,285.17x = 204,872,992.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,872,992.90/16,285.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,580.34

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