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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,224.36, 22,391.18 and 9,849.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,224.36, 22,391.18 and 9,849.48 is: 13,593.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,224.36 : 22,391.18 = 9,849.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,224.36/22,391.18 = 9,849.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,224.36x = 22,391.18 × 9,849.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,224.36x = 220,541,479.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,541,479.59/16,224.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,593.23

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