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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,284.88, 22,467.15 and 9,908.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,284.88, 22,467.15 and 9,908.88 is: 13,670.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,284.88 : 22,467.15 = 9,908.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,284.88/22,467.15 = 9,908.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,284.88x = 22,467.15 × 9,908.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,284.88x = 222,624,293.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,624,293.29/16,284.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,670.61

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