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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,160.43, 22,304.06 and 9,444.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,160.43, 22,304.06 and 9,444.75 is: 13,035.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,160.43 : 22,304.06 = 9,444.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,160.43/22,304.06 = 9,444.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,160.43x = 22,304.06 × 9,444.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,160.43x = 210,656,300.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,656,300.70/16,160.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,035.32

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