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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,233.94, 22,396.29 and 9,858.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,233.94, 22,396.29 and 9,858.13 is: 13,600.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,233.94 : 22,396.29 = 9,858.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,233.94/22,396.29 = 9,858.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,233.94x = 22,396.29 × 9,858.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,233.94x = 220,785,538.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,785,538.34/16,233.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,600.24

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