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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,157.53, 22,288.28 and 9,441.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,157.53, 22,288.28 and 9,441.73 is: 13,024.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,157.53 : 22,288.28 = 9,441.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,157.53/22,288.28 = 9,441.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,157.53x = 22,288.28 × 9,441.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,157.53x = 210,439,921.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,439,921.92/16,157.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,024.26

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