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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,233.84, 22,398.84 and 9,860.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,233.84, 22,398.84 and 9,860.18 is: 13,604.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,233.84 : 22,398.84 = 9,860.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,233.84/22,398.84 = 9,860.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,233.84x = 22,398.84 × 9,860.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,233.84x = 220,856,482.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,856,482.20/16,233.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,604.70

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