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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,127.71, 22,258.95 and 9,414.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,127.71, 22,258.95 and 9,414.07 is: 12,993.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,127.71 : 22,258.95 = 9,414.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,127.71/22,258.95 = 9,414.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,127.71x = 22,258.95 × 9,414.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,127.71x = 209,547,400.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,547,400.64/16,127.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,993.01

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