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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,198.82, 22,354.27 and 9,127.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,198.82, 22,354.27 and 9,127.52 is: 12,595.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,198.82 : 22,354.27 = 9,127.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,198.82/22,354.27 = 9,127.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,198.82x = 22,354.27 × 9,127.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,198.82x = 204,038,911.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,038,911.92/16,198.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,595.92

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