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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,207.72, 22,363.27 and 9,837.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,207.72, 22,363.27 and 9,837.66 is: 13,573.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,207.72 : 22,363.27 = 9,837.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,207.72/22,363.27 = 9,837.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,207.72x = 22,363.27 × 9,837.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,207.72x = 220,002,159.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,002,159.77/16,207.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,573.91

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