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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,461.05, 22,716.25 and 9,292.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,461.05, 22,716.25 and 9,292.48 is: 12,823.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,461.05 : 22,716.25 = 9,292.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,461.05/22,716.25 = 9,292.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,461.05x = 22,716.25 × 9,292.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,461.05x = 211,090,218.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,090,218.78/16,461.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,823.62

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