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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,178.13, 22,318.29 and 9,464.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,178.13, 22,318.29 and 9,464.04 is: 13,055.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,178.13 : 22,318.29 = 9,464.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,178.13/22,318.29 = 9,464.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,178.13x = 22,318.29 × 9,464.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,178.13x = 211,221,189.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,221,189.29/16,178.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,055.97

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