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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,200.90, 22,356.72 and 9,127.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,200.90, 22,356.72 and 9,127.08 is: 12,595.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,200.90 : 22,356.72 = 9,127.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,200.90/22,356.72 = 9,127.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,200.90x = 22,356.72 × 9,127.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,200.90x = 204,051,571.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,051,571.98/16,200.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,595.08

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