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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,047.92, 22,148.52 and 9,337.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,047.92, 22,148.52 and 9,337.52 is: 12,887.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,047.92 : 22,148.52 = 9,337.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,047.92/22,148.52 = 9,337.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,047.92x = 22,148.52 × 9,337.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,047.92x = 206,812,248.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,812,248.47/16,047.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,887.17

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