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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,184.88, 22,346.28 and 9,901.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,184.88, 22,346.28 and 9,901.44 is: 13,670.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,184.88 : 22,346.28 = 9,901.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,184.88/22,346.28 = 9,901.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,184.88x = 22,346.28 × 9,901.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,184.88x = 221,260,350.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,260,350.64/16,184.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,670.81

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