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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,154.64, 22,288.26 and 9,783.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,154.64, 22,288.26 and 9,783.64 is: 13,498.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,154.64 : 22,288.26 = 9,783.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,154.64/22,288.26 = 9,783.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,154.64x = 22,288.26 × 9,783.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,154.64x = 218,060,251.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,060,251.24/16,154.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,498.30

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