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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,148.14, 22,286.14 and 9,435.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,148.14, 22,286.14 and 9,435.94 is: 13,022.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,148.14 : 22,286.14 = 9,435.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,148.14/22,286.14 = 9,435.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,148.14x = 22,286.14 × 9,435.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,148.14x = 210,290,679.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,290,679.87/16,148.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,022.59

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