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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,296.50, 22,488.17 and 9,027.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,296.50, 22,488.17 and 9,027.16 is: 12,456.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,296.50 : 22,488.17 = 9,027.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,296.50/22,488.17 = 9,027.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,296.50x = 22,488.17 × 9,027.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,296.50x = 203,004,207.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,004,207.34/16,296.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,456.92

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