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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,201.44, 22,357.49 and 9,127.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,201.44, 22,357.49 and 9,127.71 is: 12,595.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,201.44 : 22,357.49 = 9,127.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,201.44/22,357.49 = 9,127.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,201.44x = 22,357.49 × 9,127.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,201.44x = 204,072,639.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,072,639.41/16,201.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,595.96

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