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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,267.42, 22,449.24 and 9,098.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,267.42, 22,449.24 and 9,098.08 is: 12,555.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,267.42 : 22,449.24 = 9,098.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,267.42/22,449.24 = 9,098.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,267.42x = 22,449.24 × 9,098.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,267.42x = 204,244,981.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,244,981.46/16,267.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,555.46

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