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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,149.46, 22,284.25 and 9,344.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,149.46, 22,284.25 and 9,344.65 is: 12,894.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,149.46 : 22,284.25 = 9,344.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,149.46/22,284.25 = 9,344.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,149.46x = 22,284.25 × 9,344.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,149.46x = 208,238,437.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,238,437.69/16,149.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,894.45

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