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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,127.74, 22,257.75 and 9,416.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,127.74, 22,257.75 and 9,416.62 is: 12,995.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,127.74 : 22,257.75 = 9,416.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,127.74/22,257.75 = 9,416.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,127.74x = 22,257.75 × 9,416.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,127.74x = 209,592,773.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,592,773.81/16,127.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,995.79

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