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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,298.18, 22,489.63 and 9,127.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,298.18, 22,489.63 and 9,127.10 is: 12,594.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,298.18 : 22,489.63 = 9,127.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,298.18/22,489.63 = 9,127.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,298.18x = 22,489.63 × 9,127.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,298.18x = 205,265,186.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,265,186.72/16,298.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,594.36

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