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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,101.99, 22,219.47 and 9,027.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,101.99, 22,219.47 and 9,027.45 is: 12,457.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,101.99 : 22,219.47 = 9,027.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,101.99/22,219.47 = 9,027.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,101.99x = 22,219.47 × 9,027.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,101.99x = 200,585,154.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,585,154.45/16,101.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,457.17

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