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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,149.93, 22,284.92 and 9,430.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,149.93, 22,284.92 and 9,430.68 is: 13,013.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,149.93 : 22,284.92 = 9,430.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,149.93/22,284.92 = 9,430.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,149.93x = 22,284.92 × 9,430.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,149.93x = 210,161,931.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,161,931.14/16,149.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,013.18

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