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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,054.74, 22,160.34 and 9,343.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,054.74, 22,160.34 and 9,343.44 is: 12,896.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,054.74 : 22,160.34 = 9,343.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,054.74/22,160.34 = 9,343.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,054.74x = 22,160.34 × 9,343.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,054.74x = 207,053,807.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,053,807.17/16,054.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,896.74

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