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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,153.02, 22,284.32 and 9,861.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,153.02, 22,284.32 and 9,861.75 is: 13,605.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,153.02 : 22,284.32 = 9,861.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,153.02/22,284.32 = 9,861.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,153.02x = 22,284.32 × 9,861.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,153.02x = 219,762,343.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,762,343.45/16,153.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,605.03

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