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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,098.19, 22,214.58 and 9,384.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,098.19, 22,214.58 and 9,384.91 is: 12,950.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,098.19 : 22,214.58 = 9,384.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,098.19/22,214.58 = 9,384.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,098.19x = 22,214.58 × 9,384.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,098.19x = 208,481,833.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,481,833.99/16,098.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,950.64

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