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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,184.34, 22,334.05 and 9,014.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,184.34, 22,334.05 and 9,014.23 is: 12,439.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,184.34 : 22,334.05 = 9,014.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,184.34/22,334.05 = 9,014.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,184.34x = 22,334.05 × 9,014.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,184.34x = 201,324,356.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,324,356.49/16,184.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,439.45

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