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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,217.28, 22,375.44 and 9,927.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,217.28, 22,375.44 and 9,927.36 is: 13,697.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,217.28 : 22,375.44 = 9,927.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,217.28/22,375.44 = 9,927.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,217.28x = 22,375.44 × 9,927.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,217.28x = 222,129,048.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,129,048.04/16,217.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,697.06

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