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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,194.34, 22,346.63 and 9,023.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,194.34, 22,346.63 and 9,023.95 is: 12,452.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,194.34 : 22,346.63 = 9,023.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,194.34/22,346.63 = 9,023.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,194.34x = 22,346.63 × 9,023.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,194.34x = 201,654,760.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,654,760.06/16,194.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,452.18

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