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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,182.04, 22,332.90 and 9,898.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,182.04, 22,332.90 and 9,898.60 is: 13,661.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,182.04 : 22,332.90 = 9,898.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,182.04/22,332.90 = 9,898.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,182.04x = 22,332.90 × 9,898.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,182.04x = 221,064,443.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,064,443.94/16,182.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,661.10

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