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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,288.26, 22,477.80 and 9,214.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,288.26, 22,477.80 and 9,214.52 is: 12,716.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,288.26 : 22,477.80 = 9,214.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,288.26/22,477.80 = 9,214.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,288.26x = 22,477.80 × 9,214.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,288.26x = 207,122,137.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,122,137.66/16,288.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,716.04

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