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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,101.84, 22,221.36 and 9,027.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,101.84, 22,221.36 and 9,027.84 is: 12,458.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,101.84 : 22,221.36 = 9,027.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,101.84/22,221.36 = 9,027.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,101.84x = 22,221.36 × 9,027.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,101.84x = 200,610,882.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,610,882.66/16,101.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,458.88

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