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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,184.59, 22,334.39 and 9,014.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,184.59, 22,334.39 and 9,014.49 is: 12,439.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,184.59 : 22,334.39 = 9,014.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,184.59/22,334.39 = 9,014.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,184.59x = 22,334.39 × 9,014.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,184.59x = 201,333,046.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,333,046.18/16,184.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,439.80

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