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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,197.66, 22,353.03 and 9,028.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,197.66, 22,353.03 and 9,028.17 is: 12,459.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,197.66 : 22,353.03 = 9,028.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,197.66/22,353.03 = 9,028.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,197.66x = 22,353.03 × 9,028.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,197.66x = 201,806,954.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,806,954.86/16,197.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,459.02

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