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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,217.48, 22,379.82 and 9,143.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,217.48, 22,379.82 and 9,143.92 is: 12,618.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,217.48 : 22,379.82 = 9,143.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,217.48/22,379.82 = 9,143.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,217.48x = 22,379.82 × 9,143.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,217.48x = 204,639,283.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,639,283.69/16,217.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,618.44

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