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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,145.79, 22,279.23 and 9,433.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,145.79, 22,279.23 and 9,433.05 is: 13,016.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,145.79 : 22,279.23 = 9,433.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,145.79/22,279.23 = 9,433.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,145.79x = 22,279.23 × 9,433.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,145.79x = 210,161,090.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,161,090.55/16,145.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,016.46

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