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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,083.45, 22,187.49 and 9,710.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,083.45, 22,187.49 and 9,710.28 is: 13,395.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,083.45 : 22,187.49 = 9,710.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,083.45/22,187.49 = 9,710.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,083.45x = 22,187.49 × 9,710.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,083.45x = 215,446,740.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,446,740.40/16,083.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,395.56

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