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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,163.16, 22,297.62 and 9,449.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,163.16, 22,297.62 and 9,449.04 is: 13,035.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,163.16 : 22,297.62 = 9,449.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,163.16/22,297.62 = 9,449.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,163.16x = 22,297.62 × 9,449.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,163.16x = 210,691,103.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,691,103.28/16,163.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,035.27

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