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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,286.67, 22,473.50 and 9,212.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,286.67, 22,473.50 and 9,212.85 is: 12,712.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,286.67 : 22,473.50 = 9,212.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,286.67/22,473.50 = 9,212.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,286.67x = 22,473.50 × 9,212.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,286.67x = 207,044,938.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,044,938.41/16,286.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,712.54

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