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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,197.48, 22,346.94 and 9,826.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,197.48, 22,346.94 and 9,826.08 is: 13,556.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,197.48 : 22,346.94 = 9,826.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,197.48/22,346.94 = 9,826.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,197.48x = 22,346.94 × 9,826.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,197.48x = 219,582,820.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,582,820.20/16,197.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,556.60

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