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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,032.98, 22,124.88 and 9,318.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,032.98, 22,124.88 and 9,318.29 is: 12,858.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,032.98 : 22,124.88 = 9,318.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,032.98/22,124.88 = 9,318.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,032.98x = 22,124.88 × 9,318.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,032.98x = 206,165,937.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,165,937.43/16,032.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,858.86

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