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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,034.74, 22,127.28 and 9,320.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,034.74, 22,127.28 and 9,320.04 is: 12,861.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,034.74 : 22,127.28 = 9,320.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,034.74/22,127.28 = 9,320.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,034.74x = 22,127.28 × 9,320.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,034.74x = 206,227,134.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,227,134.69/16,034.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,861.27

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