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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,108.98, 22,225.04 and 9,737.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,108.98, 22,225.04 and 9,737.52 is: 13,434.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,108.98 : 22,225.04 = 9,737.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,108.98/22,225.04 = 9,737.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,108.98x = 22,225.04 × 9,737.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,108.98x = 216,416,771.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,416,771.50/16,108.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,434.54

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