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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,197.40, 22,353.17 and 9,027.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,197.40, 22,353.17 and 9,027.79 is: 12,458.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,197.40 : 22,353.17 = 9,027.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,197.40/22,353.17 = 9,027.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,197.40x = 22,353.17 × 9,027.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,197.40x = 201,799,623.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,799,623.57/16,197.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,458.77

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