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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,201.64, 22,357.86 and 9,127.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,201.64, 22,357.86 and 9,127.64 is: 12,595.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,201.64 : 22,357.86 = 9,127.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,201.64/22,357.86 = 9,127.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,201.64x = 22,357.86 × 9,127.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,201.64x = 204,074,497.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,074,497.25/16,201.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,595.92

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