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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,044.18, 22,132.08 and 9,329.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,044.18, 22,132.08 and 9,329.06 is: 12,868.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,044.18 : 22,132.08 = 9,329.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,044.18/22,132.08 = 9,329.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,044.18x = 22,132.08 × 9,329.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,044.18x = 206,471,502.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,471,502.24/16,044.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,868.93

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