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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,211.73, 22,372.26 and 9,498.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,211.73, 22,372.26 and 9,498.55 is: 13,108.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,211.73 : 22,372.26 = 9,498.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,211.73/22,372.26 = 9,498.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,211.73x = 22,372.26 × 9,498.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,211.73x = 212,504,030.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,504,030.22/16,211.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,108.04

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