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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,119, 22,246.65 and 9,835.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,119, 22,246.65 and 9,835.02 is: 13,573.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,119 : 22,246.65 = 9,835.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,119/22,246.65 = 9,835.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,119x = 22,246.65 × 9,835.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,119x = 218,796,247.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,796,247.68/16,119
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,573.81

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