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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,162.06, 22,309.68 and 9,449.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,162.06, 22,309.68 and 9,449.85 is: 13,044.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,162.06 : 22,309.68 = 9,449.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,162.06/22,309.68 = 9,449.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,162.06x = 22,309.68 × 9,449.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,162.06x = 210,823,129.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,823,129.55/16,162.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,044.32

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