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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,133.28, 22,266.36 and 9,849.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,133.28, 22,266.36 and 9,849.24 is: 13,593.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,133.28 : 22,266.36 = 9,849.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,133.28/22,266.36 = 9,849.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,133.28x = 22,266.36 × 9,849.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,133.28x = 219,306,723.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,306,723.57/16,133.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,593.44

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