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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,160.49, 22,301.42 and 9,444.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,160.49, 22,301.42 and 9,444.78 is: 13,033.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,160.49 : 22,301.42 = 9,444.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,160.49/22,301.42 = 9,444.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,160.49x = 22,301.42 × 9,444.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,160.49x = 210,631,958.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,631,958.36/16,160.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,033.76

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