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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,068.27, 22,184.79 and 9,791.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,068.27, 22,184.79 and 9,791.31 is: 13,518.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,068.27 : 22,184.79 = 9,791.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,068.27/22,184.79 = 9,791.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,068.27x = 22,184.79 × 9,791.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,068.27x = 217,218,156.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,218,156.17/16,068.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,518.45

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