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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,155.16, 22,294.24 and 9,441.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,155.16, 22,294.24 and 9,441.06 is: 13,028.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,155.16 : 22,294.24 = 9,441.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,155.16/22,294.24 = 9,441.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,155.16x = 22,294.24 × 9,441.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,155.16x = 210,481,257.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,481,257.49/16,155.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,028.73

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