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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,202, 22,360.38 and 9,913.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,202, 22,360.38 and 9,913.16 is: 13,681.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,202 : 22,360.38 = 9,913.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,202/22,360.38 = 9,913.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,202x = 22,360.38 × 9,913.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,202x = 221,662,024.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,662,024.60/16,202
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,681.15

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