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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,156.46, 22,295.62 and 9,868.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,156.46, 22,295.62 and 9,868.84 is: 13,618.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,156.46 : 22,295.62 = 9,868.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,156.46/22,295.62 = 9,868.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,156.46x = 22,295.62 × 9,868.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,156.46x = 220,031,906.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,031,906.48/16,156.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,618.82

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