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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,380.27, 22,605.59 and 9,212.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,380.27, 22,605.59 and 9,212.45 is: 12,713.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,380.27 : 22,605.59 = 9,212.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,380.27/22,605.59 = 9,212.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,380.27x = 22,605.59 × 9,212.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,380.27x = 208,252,708.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,252,708.51/16,380.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,713.63

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