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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,263.15, 22,439.34 and 9,894.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,263.15, 22,439.34 and 9,894.12 is: 13,651.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,263.15 : 22,439.34 = 9,894.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,263.15/22,439.34 = 9,894.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,263.15x = 22,439.34 × 9,894.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,263.15x = 222,017,522.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,017,522.68/16,263.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,651.57

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