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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,150.76, 22,284.07 and 9,860.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,150.76, 22,284.07 and 9,860.84 is: 13,605.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,150.76 : 22,284.07 = 9,860.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,150.76/22,284.07 = 9,860.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,150.76x = 22,284.07 × 9,860.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,150.76x = 219,739,512.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,739,512.75/16,150.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,605.53

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