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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,098.56, 22,217.64 and 9,814.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,098.56, 22,217.64 and 9,814.64 is: 13,545.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,098.56 : 22,217.64 = 9,814.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,098.56/22,217.64 = 9,814.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,098.56x = 22,217.64 × 9,814.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,098.56x = 218,058,138.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,058,138.25/16,098.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,545.20

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