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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,108.04, 22,231.52 and 9,824.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,108.04, 22,231.52 and 9,824.06 is: 13,558.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,108.04 : 22,231.52 = 9,824.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,108.04/22,231.52 = 9,824.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,108.04x = 22,231.52 × 9,824.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,108.04x = 218,403,626.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,403,626.09/16,108.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,558.68

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