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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,216.64, 22,379.76 and 9,143.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,216.64, 22,379.76 and 9,143.84 is: 12,618.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,216.64 : 22,379.76 = 9,143.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,216.64/22,379.76 = 9,143.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,216.64x = 22,379.76 × 9,143.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,216.64x = 204,636,944.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,636,944.68/16,216.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,618.95

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