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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,044.43, 22,132.42 and 9,329.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,044.43, 22,132.42 and 9,329.31 is: 12,869.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,044.43 : 22,132.42 = 9,329.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,044.43/22,132.42 = 9,329.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,044.43x = 22,132.42 × 9,329.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,044.43x = 206,480,207.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,480,207.23/16,044.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,869.28

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