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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,227.67, 22,394.35 and 9,058.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,227.67, 22,394.35 and 9,058.26 is: 12,500.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,227.67 : 22,394.35 = 9,058.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,227.67/22,394.35 = 9,058.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,227.67x = 22,394.35 × 9,058.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,227.67x = 202,853,725.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,853,725.70/16,227.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,500.49

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