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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,211.10, 22,376.86 and 9,498.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,211.10, 22,376.86 and 9,498.87 is: 13,111.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,211.10 : 22,376.86 = 9,498.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,211.10/22,376.86 = 9,498.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,211.10x = 22,376.86 × 9,498.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,211.10x = 212,554,860.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,554,860.40/16,211.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,111.68

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