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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,263.96, 22,445.82 and 9,890.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,263.96, 22,445.82 and 9,890.07 is: 13,649.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,263.96 : 22,445.82 = 9,890.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,263.96/22,445.82 = 9,890.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,263.96x = 22,445.82 × 9,890.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,263.96x = 221,990,731.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,990,731.01/16,263.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,649.24

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