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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,208.48, 22,362.12 and 9,837.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,208.48, 22,362.12 and 9,837.08 is: 13,571.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,208.48 : 22,362.12 = 9,837.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,208.48/22,362.12 = 9,837.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,208.48x = 22,362.12 × 9,837.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,208.48x = 219,977,963.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,977,963.41/16,208.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,571.78

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