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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,157.04, 22,298.40 and 9,873.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,157.04, 22,298.40 and 9,873.60 is: 13,626.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,157.04 : 22,298.40 = 9,873.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,157.04/22,298.40 = 9,873.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,157.04x = 22,298.40 × 9,873.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,157.04x = 220,165,482.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,165,482.24/16,157.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,626.60

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