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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,258.52, 22,437.62 and 9,884.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,258.52, 22,437.62 and 9,884.07 is: 13,640.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,258.52 : 22,437.62 = 9,884.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,258.52/22,437.62 = 9,884.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,258.52x = 22,437.62 × 9,884.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,258.52x = 221,775,094.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,775,094.75/16,258.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,640.54

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