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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,026.47, 22,117.73 and 9,222.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,026.47, 22,117.73 and 9,222.57 is: 12,727.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,026.47 : 22,117.73 = 9,222.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,026.47/22,117.73 = 9,222.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,026.47x = 22,117.73 × 9,222.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,026.47x = 203,982,267.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,982,267.05/16,026.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,727.84

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