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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,158.92, 22,299.63 and 9,444.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,158.92, 22,299.63 and 9,444.83 is: 13,034.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,158.92 : 22,299.63 = 9,444.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,158.92/22,299.63 = 9,444.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,158.92x = 22,299.63 × 9,444.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,158.92x = 210,616,214.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,616,214.41/16,158.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,034.05

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