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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,220.14, 22,384.14 and 9,145.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,220.14, 22,384.14 and 9,145.20 is: 12,620.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,220.14 : 22,384.14 = 9,145.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,220.14/22,384.14 = 9,145.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,220.14x = 22,384.14 × 9,145.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,220.14x = 204,707,437.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,707,437.13/16,220.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,620.57

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