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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,053.41, 22,155.38 and 9,247.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,053.41, 22,155.38 and 9,247.67 is: 12,762.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,053.41 : 22,155.38 = 9,247.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,053.41/22,155.38 = 9,247.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,053.41x = 22,155.38 × 9,247.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,053.41x = 204,885,596.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,885,596.73/16,053.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,762.75

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