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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,199.19, 22,354.79 and 9,127.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,199.19, 22,354.79 and 9,127.89 is: 12,596.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,199.19 : 22,354.79 = 9,127.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,199.19/22,354.79 = 9,127.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,199.19x = 22,354.79 × 9,127.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,199.19x = 204,052,018.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,052,018.45/16,199.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,596.43

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