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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,286.19, 22,474.56 and 9,212.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,286.19, 22,474.56 and 9,212.73 is: 12,713.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,286.19 : 22,474.56 = 9,212.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,286.19/22,474.56 = 9,212.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,286.19x = 22,474.56 × 9,212.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,286.19x = 207,052,053.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,052,053.15/16,286.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,713.35

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