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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,101.09, 22,218.53 and 9,027.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,101.09, 22,218.53 and 9,027.36 is: 12,457.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,101.09 : 22,218.53 = 9,027.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,101.09/22,218.53 = 9,027.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,101.09x = 22,218.53 × 9,027.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,101.09x = 200,574,623.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,574,623.84/16,101.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,457.21

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