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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,219.44, 22,382.32 and 9,145.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,219.44, 22,382.32 and 9,145.76 is: 12,620.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,219.44 : 22,382.32 = 9,145.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,219.44/22,382.32 = 9,145.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,219.44x = 22,382.32 × 9,145.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,219.44x = 204,703,326.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,703,326.96/16,219.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,620.86

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