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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,158.99, 22,301.16 and 9,446.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,158.99, 22,301.16 and 9,446.88 is: 13,037.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,158.99 : 22,301.16 = 9,446.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,158.99/22,301.16 = 9,446.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,158.99x = 22,301.16 × 9,446.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,158.99x = 210,676,382.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,676,382.38/16,158.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,037.72

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