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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,150.14, 22,288.90 and 9,437.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,150.14, 22,288.90 and 9,437.94 is: 13,025.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,150.14 : 22,288.90 = 9,437.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,150.14/22,288.90 = 9,437.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,150.14x = 22,288.90 × 9,437.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,150.14x = 210,361,300.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,361,300.87/16,150.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,025.35

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