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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,199.07, 22,354.61 and 9,127.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,199.07, 22,354.61 and 9,127.77 is: 12,596.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,199.07 : 22,354.61 = 9,127.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,199.07/22,354.61 = 9,127.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,199.07x = 22,354.61 × 9,127.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,199.07x = 204,047,738.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,047,738.52/16,199.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,596.26

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