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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,023.28, 22,107.28 and 9,307.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,023.28, 22,107.28 and 9,307.62 is: 12,841.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,023.28 : 22,107.28 = 9,307.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,023.28/22,107.28 = 9,307.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,023.28x = 22,107.28 × 9,307.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,023.28x = 205,766,161.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,766,161.47/16,023.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,841.70

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