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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,223.58, 22,384.68 and 9,850.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,223.58, 22,384.68 and 9,850.02 is: 13,590.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,223.58 : 22,384.68 = 9,850.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,223.58/22,384.68 = 9,850.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,223.58x = 22,384.68 × 9,850.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,223.58x = 220,489,545.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,489,545.69/16,223.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,590.68

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