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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,218.09, 22,377.17 and 9,844.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,218.09, 22,377.17 and 9,844.53 is: 13,583.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,218.09 : 22,377.17 = 9,844.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,218.09/22,377.17 = 9,844.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,218.09x = 22,377.17 × 9,844.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,218.09x = 220,292,672.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,292,672.16/16,218.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,583.14

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