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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,147.21, 24,207.85 and 9,122.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,147.21, 24,207.85 and 9,122.89 is: 13,677.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,147.21 : 24,207.85 = 9,122.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,147.21/24,207.85 = 9,122.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,147.21x = 24,207.85 × 9,122.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,147.21x = 220,845,552.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,845,552.69/16,147.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,677.01

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