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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,158.26, 22,290.91 and 9,444.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,158.26, 22,290.91 and 9,444.17 is: 13,028.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,158.26 : 22,290.91 = 9,444.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,158.26/22,290.91 = 9,444.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,158.26x = 22,290.91 × 9,444.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,158.26x = 210,519,008.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,519,008.43/16,158.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,028.57

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