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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,127.14, 22,251.56 and 9,408.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,127.14, 22,251.56 and 9,408.93 is: 12,982.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,127.14 : 22,251.56 = 9,408.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,127.14/22,251.56 = 9,408.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,127.14x = 22,251.56 × 9,408.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,127.14x = 209,363,323.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,363,323.39/16,127.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,982.05

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