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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,227.72, 22,394.26 and 9,058.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,227.72, 22,394.26 and 9,058.18 is: 12,500.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,227.72 : 22,394.26 = 9,058.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,227.72/22,394.26 = 9,058.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,227.72x = 22,394.26 × 9,058.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,227.72x = 202,851,238.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,851,238.05/16,227.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,500.29

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