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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,285.39, 22,473.05 and 9,211.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,285.39, 22,473.05 and 9,211.66 is: 12,711.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,285.39 : 22,473.05 = 9,211.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,285.39/22,473.05 = 9,211.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,285.39x = 22,473.05 × 9,211.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,285.39x = 207,013,993.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,013,993.52/16,285.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,711.64

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