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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,158.97, 22,299.31 and 9,443.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,158.97, 22,299.31 and 9,443.25 is: 13,031.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,158.97 : 22,299.31 = 9,443.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,158.97/22,299.31 = 9,443.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,158.97x = 22,299.31 × 9,443.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,158.97x = 210,577,959.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,577,959.16/16,158.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,031.64

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