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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,652.50, 22,982.13 and 9,200.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,652.50, 22,982.13 and 9,200.50 is: 12,697.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,652.50 : 22,982.13 = 9,200.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,652.50/22,982.13 = 9,200.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,652.50x = 22,982.13 × 9,200.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,652.50x = 211,447,087.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,447,087.07/16,652.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,697.62

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