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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,217.44, 22,380.69 and 9,143.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,217.44, 22,380.69 and 9,143.71 is: 12,618.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,217.44 : 22,380.69 = 9,143.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,217.44/22,380.69 = 9,143.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,217.44x = 22,380.69 × 9,143.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,217.44x = 204,642,427.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,642,427.06/16,217.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,618.67

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