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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,150.16, 22,282.44 and 9,434

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,150.16, 22,282.44 and 9,434 is: 13,016.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,150.16 : 22,282.44 = 9,434 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,150.16/22,282.44 = 9,434/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,150.16x = 22,282.44 × 9,434
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,150.16x = 210,212,538.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,212,538.96/16,150.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,016.13

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