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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,226.04, 22,393.50 and 9,851.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,226.04, 22,393.50 and 9,851.16 is: 13,595.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,226.04 : 22,393.50 = 9,851.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,226.04/22,393.50 = 9,851.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,226.04x = 22,393.50 × 9,851.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,226.04x = 220,601,876.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,601,876.43/16,226.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,595.55

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