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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,119.18, 22,238.94 and 9,399.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,119.18, 22,238.94 and 9,399.27 is: 12,967.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,119.18 : 22,238.94 = 9,399.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,119.18/22,238.94 = 9,399.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,119.18x = 22,238.94 × 9,399.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,119.18x = 209,029,801.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,029,801.57/16,119.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,967.77

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