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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,380.98, 22,605.72 and 9,210.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,380.98, 22,605.72 and 9,210.92 is: 12,711.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,380.98 : 22,605.72 = 9,210.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,380.98/22,605.72 = 9,210.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,380.98x = 22,605.72 × 9,210.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,380.98x = 208,219,478.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,219,478.46/16,380.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,711.05

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