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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,127.52, 22,260.06 and 9,841.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,127.52, 22,260.06 and 9,841.92 is: 13,584.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,127.52 : 22,260.06 = 9,841.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,127.52/22,260.06 = 9,841.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,127.52x = 22,260.06 × 9,841.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,127.52x = 219,081,729.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,081,729.72/16,127.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,584.34

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