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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,232.77, 22,402.27 and 9,159.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,232.77, 22,402.27 and 9,159.04 is: 12,640.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,232.77 : 22,402.27 = 9,159.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,232.77/22,402.27 = 9,159.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,232.77x = 22,402.27 × 9,159.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,232.77x = 205,183,287.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,183,287.02/16,232.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,640.07

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