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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,128.46, 22,257.21 and 9,414.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,128.46, 22,257.21 and 9,414.37 is: 12,991.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,128.46 : 22,257.21 = 9,414.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,128.46/22,257.21 = 9,414.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,128.46x = 22,257.21 × 9,414.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,128.46x = 209,537,610.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,537,610.11/16,128.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,991.79

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