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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,158.76, 22,291.60 and 9,444.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,158.76, 22,291.60 and 9,444.67 is: 13,029.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,158.76 : 22,291.60 = 9,444.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,158.76/22,291.60 = 9,444.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,158.76x = 22,291.60 × 9,444.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,158.76x = 210,536,647.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,536,647.09/16,158.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,029.26

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