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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,197.23, 22,351.76 and 9,027.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,197.23, 22,351.76 and 9,027.18 is: 12,457.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,197.23 : 22,351.76 = 9,027.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,197.23/22,351.76 = 9,027.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,197.23x = 22,351.76 × 9,027.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,197.23x = 201,773,315.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,773,315.70/16,197.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,457.28

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