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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,158.16, 22,295.28 and 9,444.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,158.16, 22,295.28 and 9,444.88 is: 13,032.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,158.16 : 22,295.28 = 9,444.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,158.16/22,295.28 = 9,444.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,158.16x = 22,295.28 × 9,444.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,158.16x = 210,576,244.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,576,244.17/16,158.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,032.19

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