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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,227.64, 22,390.28 and 9,854.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,227.64, 22,390.28 and 9,854.06 is: 13,596.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,227.64 : 22,390.28 = 9,854.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,227.64/22,390.28 = 9,854.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,227.64x = 22,390.28 × 9,854.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,227.64x = 220,635,162.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,635,162.54/16,227.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,596.26

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