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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,297.08, 22,486.02 and 9,582.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,297.08, 22,486.02 and 9,582.18 is: 13,221.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,297.08 : 22,486.02 = 9,582.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,297.08/22,486.02 = 9,582.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,297.08x = 22,486.02 × 9,582.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,297.08x = 215,465,091.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,465,091.12/16,297.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,221.09

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