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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,156.60, 22,296.26 and 9,868.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,156.60, 22,296.26 and 9,868.97 is: 13,619.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,156.60 : 22,296.26 = 9,868.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,156.60/22,296.26 = 9,868.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,156.60x = 22,296.26 × 9,868.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,156.60x = 220,041,201.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,041,201.47/16,156.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,619.28

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