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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,098.08, 22,213.32 and 9,385.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,098.08, 22,213.32 and 9,385.88 is: 12,951.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,098.08 : 22,213.32 = 9,385.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,098.08/22,213.32 = 9,385.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,098.08x = 22,213.32 × 9,385.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,098.08x = 208,491,555.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,491,555.92/16,098.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,951.33

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