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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,152.27, 22,283.28 and 9,861

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,152.27, 22,283.28 and 9,861 is: 13,604.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,152.27 : 22,283.28 = 9,861 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,152.27/22,283.28 = 9,861/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,152.27x = 22,283.28 × 9,861
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,152.27x = 219,735,424.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,735,424.08/16,152.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,604.00

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