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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,100.53, 22,219.41 and 9,027.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,100.53, 22,219.41 and 9,027.43 is: 12,458.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,100.53 : 22,219.41 = 9,027.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,100.53/22,219.41 = 9,027.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,100.53x = 22,219.41 × 9,027.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,100.53x = 200,584,168.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,584,168.42/16,100.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,458.23

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