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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,019.92, 22,107.27 and 9,309.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,019.92, 22,107.27 and 9,309.34 is: 12,846.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,019.92 : 22,107.27 = 9,309.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,019.92/22,107.27 = 9,309.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,019.92x = 22,107.27 × 9,309.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,019.92x = 205,804,092.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,804,092.90/16,019.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,846.76

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