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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,287.75, 22,477.10 and 9,214.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,287.75, 22,477.10 and 9,214.02 is: 12,715.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,287.75 : 22,477.10 = 9,214.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,287.75/22,477.10 = 9,214.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,287.75x = 22,477.10 × 9,214.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,287.75x = 207,104,448.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,104,448.94/16,287.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,715.35

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