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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,198.33, 22,353.92 and 9,028.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,198.33, 22,353.92 and 9,028.04 is: 12,458.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,198.33 : 22,353.92 = 9,028.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,198.33/22,353.92 = 9,028.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,198.33x = 22,353.92 × 9,028.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,198.33x = 201,812,137.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,812,137.39/16,198.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,458.82

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