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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,175.28, 22,329.44 and 9,459.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,175.28, 22,329.44 and 9,459.98 is: 13,059.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,175.28 : 22,329.44 = 9,459.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,175.28/22,329.44 = 9,459.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,175.28x = 22,329.44 × 9,459.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,175.28x = 211,236,055.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,236,055.81/16,175.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,059.19

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