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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,268.94, 22,450.98 and 9,098.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,268.94, 22,450.98 and 9,098.77 is: 12,556.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,268.94 : 22,450.98 = 9,098.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,268.94/22,450.98 = 9,098.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,268.94x = 22,450.98 × 9,098.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,268.94x = 204,276,303.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,276,303.29/16,268.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,556.21

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