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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,160.28, 22,277.10 and 9,868.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,160.28, 22,277.10 and 9,868.44 is: 13,603.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,160.28 : 22,277.10 = 9,868.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,160.28/22,277.10 = 9,868.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,160.28x = 22,277.10 × 9,868.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,160.28x = 219,840,224.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,840,224.72/16,160.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,603.74

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