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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,107.27, 22,228.28 and 9,732.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,107.27, 22,228.28 and 9,732.97 is: 13,431.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,107.27 : 22,228.28 = 9,732.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,107.27/22,228.28 = 9,732.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,107.27x = 22,228.28 × 9,732.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,107.27x = 216,347,182.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,347,182.39/16,107.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,431.65

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