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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,170, 22,314.84 and 9,881.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,170, 22,314.84 and 9,881.04 is: 13,635.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,170 : 22,314.84 = 9,881.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,170/22,314.84 = 9,881.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,170x = 22,314.84 × 9,881.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,170x = 220,493,826.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,493,826.63/16,170
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,635.98

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