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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,214.09, 22,375.34 and 9,498.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,214.09, 22,375.34 and 9,498.28 is: 13,107.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,214.09 : 22,375.34 = 9,498.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,214.09/22,375.34 = 9,498.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,214.09x = 22,375.34 × 9,498.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,214.09x = 212,527,140.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,527,140.99/16,214.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,107.56

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