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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,104.84, 22,224.90 and 9,730.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,104.84, 22,224.90 and 9,730.54 is: 13,428.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,104.84 : 22,224.90 = 9,730.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,104.84/22,224.90 = 9,730.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,104.84x = 22,224.90 × 9,730.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,104.84x = 216,260,278.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,260,278.45/16,104.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,428.28

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