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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,199.94, 22,357.17 and 9,127.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,199.94, 22,357.17 and 9,127.14 is: 12,596.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,199.94 : 22,357.17 = 9,127.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,199.94/22,357.17 = 9,127.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,199.94x = 22,357.17 × 9,127.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,199.94x = 204,057,020.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,057,020.59/16,199.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,596.16

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