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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,163.28, 22,304.34 and 9,791.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,163.28, 22,304.34 and 9,791.46 is: 13,511.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,163.28 : 22,304.34 = 9,791.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,163.28/22,304.34 = 9,791.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,163.28x = 22,304.34 × 9,791.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,163.28x = 218,392,052.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,392,052.94/16,163.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,511.62

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