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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,259.46, 22,439.07 and 9,890.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,259.46, 22,439.07 and 9,890.58 is: 13,649.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,259.46 : 22,439.07 = 9,890.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,259.46/22,439.07 = 9,890.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,259.46x = 22,439.07 × 9,890.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,259.46x = 221,935,416.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,935,416.96/16,259.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,649.62

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