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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,252.83, 22,430.49 and 9,878.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,252.83, 22,430.49 and 9,878.86 is: 13,633.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,252.83 : 22,430.49 = 9,878.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,252.83/22,430.49 = 9,878.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,252.83x = 22,430.49 × 9,878.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,252.83x = 221,587,614.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,587,614.37/16,252.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,633.79

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