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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,140.52, 22,269.99 and 9,422.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,140.52, 22,269.99 and 9,422.32 is: 13,000.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,140.52 : 22,269.99 = 9,422.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,140.52/22,269.99 = 9,422.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,140.52x = 22,269.99 × 9,422.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,140.52x = 209,834,972.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,834,972.18/16,140.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,000.51

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