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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,214.68, 22,376.55 and 9,044.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,214.68, 22,376.55 and 9,044.97 is: 12,482.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,214.68 : 22,376.55 = 9,044.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,214.68/22,376.55 = 9,044.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,214.68x = 22,376.55 × 9,044.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,214.68x = 202,395,223.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,395,223.45/16,214.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,482.22

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