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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,083.52, 22,193.60 and 9,277.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,083.52, 22,193.60 and 9,277.12 is: 12,801.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,083.52 : 22,193.60 = 9,277.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,083.52/22,193.60 = 9,277.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,083.52x = 22,193.60 × 9,277.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,083.52x = 205,892,690.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,892,690.43/16,083.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,801.47

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