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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,104.72, 22,220.30 and 9,297.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,104.72, 22,220.30 and 9,297.07 is: 12,827.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,104.72 : 22,220.30 = 9,297.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,104.72/22,220.30 = 9,297.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,104.72x = 22,220.30 × 9,297.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,104.72x = 206,583,684.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,583,684.52/16,104.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,827.52

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