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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,218.20, 22,381.09 and 9,144.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,218.20, 22,381.09 and 9,144.58 is: 12,619.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,218.20 : 22,381.09 = 9,144.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,218.20/22,381.09 = 9,144.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,218.20x = 22,381.09 × 9,144.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,218.20x = 204,665,667.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,665,667.99/16,218.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,619.51

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