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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,155.63, 22,287.29 and 9,441.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,155.63, 22,287.29 and 9,441.54 is: 13,024.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,155.63 : 22,287.29 = 9,441.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,155.63/22,287.29 = 9,441.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,155.63x = 22,287.29 × 9,441.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,155.63x = 210,426,292.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,426,292.82/16,155.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,024.95

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