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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,286.07, 22,475.19 and 9,115.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,286.07, 22,475.19 and 9,115.94 is: 12,580.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,286.07 : 22,475.19 = 9,115.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,286.07/22,475.19 = 9,115.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,286.07x = 22,475.19 × 9,115.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,286.07x = 204,882,371.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,882,371.15/16,286.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,580.22

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