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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,222.79, 22,389.02 and 9,847.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,222.79, 22,389.02 and 9,847.91 is: 13,591.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,222.79 : 22,389.02 = 9,847.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,222.79/22,389.02 = 9,847.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,222.79x = 22,389.02 × 9,847.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,222.79x = 220,485,004.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,485,004.71/16,222.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,591.07

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