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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,213.66, 22,375.14 and 9,044.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,213.66, 22,375.14 and 9,044.20 is: 12,481.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,213.66 : 22,375.14 = 9,044.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,213.66/22,375.14 = 9,044.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,213.66x = 22,375.14 × 9,044.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,213.66x = 202,365,241.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,365,241.19/16,213.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,481.16

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