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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,098.35, 22,217.25 and 9,383.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,098.35, 22,217.25 and 9,383.45 is: 12,950.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,098.35 : 22,217.25 = 9,383.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,098.35/22,217.25 = 9,383.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,098.35x = 22,217.25 × 9,383.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,098.35x = 208,474,454.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,474,454.51/16,098.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,950.05

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