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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,240.26, 22,405.34 and 9,864.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,240.26, 22,405.34 and 9,864.59 is: 13,609.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,240.26 : 22,405.34 = 9,864.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,240.26/22,405.34 = 9,864.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,240.26x = 22,405.34 × 9,864.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,240.26x = 221,019,405.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,019,405.55/16,240.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,609.35

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