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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,290.18, 22,481.15 and 9,217.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,290.18, 22,481.15 and 9,217.26 is: 12,720.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,290.18 : 22,481.15 = 9,217.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,290.18/22,481.15 = 9,217.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,290.18x = 22,481.15 × 9,217.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,290.18x = 207,214,558.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,214,558.56/16,290.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,720.21

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