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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,107.53, 22,230.82 and 9,823.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,107.53, 22,230.82 and 9,823.55 is: 13,557.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,107.53 : 22,230.82 = 9,823.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,107.53/22,230.82 = 9,823.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,107.53x = 22,230.82 × 9,823.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,107.53x = 218,385,571.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,385,571.81/16,107.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,557.98

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