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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,186.87, 22,338.27 and 9,017.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,186.87, 22,338.27 and 9,017.27 is: 12,444.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,186.87 : 22,338.27 = 9,017.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,186.87/22,338.27 = 9,017.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,186.87x = 22,338.27 × 9,017.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,186.87x = 201,430,166.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,430,166.84/16,186.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,444.05

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