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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,117.06, 22,240.11 and 9,403.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,117.06, 22,240.11 and 9,403.27 is: 12,975.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,117.06 : 22,240.11 = 9,403.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,117.06/22,240.11 = 9,403.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,117.06x = 22,240.11 × 9,403.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,117.06x = 209,129,759.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,129,759.16/16,117.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,975.68

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