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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,151.44, 22,286.99 and 9,432.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,151.44, 22,286.99 and 9,432.18 is: 13,015.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,151.44 : 22,286.99 = 9,432.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,151.44/22,286.99 = 9,432.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,151.44x = 22,286.99 × 9,432.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,151.44x = 210,214,924.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,214,924.92/16,151.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,015.25

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