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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,164.95, 22,302.44 and 9,789.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,164.95, 22,302.44 and 9,789.50 is: 13,506.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,164.95 : 22,302.44 = 9,789.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,164.95/22,302.44 = 9,789.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,164.95x = 22,302.44 × 9,789.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,164.95x = 218,329,575.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,329,575.92/16,164.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,506.36

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