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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,147.26, 22,283.42 and 9,773.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,147.26, 22,283.42 and 9,773.77 is: 13,487.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,147.26 : 22,283.42 = 9,773.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,147.26/22,283.42 = 9,773.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,147.26x = 22,283.42 × 9,773.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,147.26x = 217,793,021.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,793,021.89/16,147.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,487.92

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