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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,197.26, 22,352.59 and 9,027.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,197.26, 22,352.59 and 9,027.92 is: 12,458.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,197.26 : 22,352.59 = 9,027.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,197.26/22,352.59 = 9,027.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,197.26x = 22,352.59 × 9,027.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,197.26x = 201,797,259.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,797,259.98/16,197.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,458.73

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