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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,218.92, 22,381.36 and 9,145.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,218.92, 22,381.36 and 9,145.36 is: 12,620.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,218.92 : 22,381.36 = 9,145.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,218.92/22,381.36 = 9,145.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,218.92x = 22,381.36 × 9,145.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,218.92x = 204,685,594.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,685,594.49/16,218.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,620.17

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