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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,132.44, 22,264.60 and 9,419.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,132.44, 22,264.60 and 9,419.74 is: 13,000.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,132.44 : 22,264.60 = 9,419.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,132.44/22,264.60 = 9,419.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,132.44x = 22,264.60 × 9,419.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,132.44x = 209,726,743.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,726,743.20/16,132.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,000.31

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