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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,265.56, 22,440.87 and 9,890.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,265.56, 22,440.87 and 9,890.16 is: 13,645.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,265.56 : 22,440.87 = 9,890.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,265.56/22,440.87 = 9,890.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,265.56x = 22,440.87 × 9,890.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,265.56x = 221,943,794.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,943,794.84/16,265.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,645.01

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