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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,143.46, 22,274.06 and 9,425.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,143.46, 22,274.06 and 9,425.26 is: 13,004.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,143.46 : 22,274.06 = 9,425.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,143.46/22,274.06 = 9,425.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,143.46x = 22,274.06 × 9,425.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,143.46x = 209,938,806.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,938,806.76/16,143.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,004.57

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