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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,222.23, 22,388.24 and 9,847.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,222.23, 22,388.24 and 9,847.35 is: 13,590.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,222.23 : 22,388.24 = 9,847.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,222.23/22,388.24 = 9,847.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,222.23x = 22,388.24 × 9,847.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,222.23x = 220,464,785.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,464,785.93/16,222.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,590.29

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