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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,098.23, 22,216.14 and 9,382.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,098.23, 22,216.14 and 9,382.79 is: 12,948.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,098.23 : 22,216.14 = 9,382.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,098.23/22,216.14 = 9,382.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,098.23x = 22,216.14 × 9,382.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,098.23x = 208,449,376.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,449,376.23/16,098.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,948.59

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