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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,264.56, 22,439.49 and 9,889.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,264.56, 22,439.49 and 9,889.16 is: 13,643.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,264.56 : 22,439.49 = 9,889.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,264.56/22,439.49 = 9,889.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,264.56x = 22,439.49 × 9,889.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,264.56x = 221,907,557.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,907,557.65/16,264.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,643.62

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