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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,027.47, 22,119.11 and 9,223.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,027.47, 22,119.11 and 9,223.57 is: 12,729.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,027.47 : 22,119.11 = 9,223.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,027.47/22,119.11 = 9,223.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,027.47x = 22,119.11 × 9,223.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,027.47x = 204,017,159.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,017,159.42/16,027.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,729.22

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