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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,104.58, 22,222.14 and 9,298.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,104.58, 22,222.14 and 9,298.84 is: 12,831.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,104.58 : 22,222.14 = 9,298.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,104.58/22,222.14 = 9,298.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,104.58x = 22,222.14 × 9,298.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,104.58x = 206,640,124.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,640,124.32/16,104.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,831.14

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