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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,154.36, 22,300.06 and 9,437.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,154.36, 22,300.06 and 9,437.44 is: 13,027.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,154.36 : 22,300.06 = 9,437.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,154.36/22,300.06 = 9,437.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,154.36x = 22,300.06 × 9,437.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,154.36x = 210,455,478.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,455,478.25/16,154.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,027.78

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