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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,127.46, 22,257.24 and 8,957.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,127.46, 22,257.24 and 8,957.88 is: 12,362.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,127.46 : 22,257.24 = 8,957.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,127.46/22,257.24 = 8,957.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,127.46x = 22,257.24 × 8,957.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,127.46x = 199,377,685.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,377,685.05/16,127.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,362.62

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