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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,228.14, 22,395.79 and 9,941.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,228.14, 22,395.79 and 9,941.73 is: 13,720.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,228.14 : 22,395.79 = 9,941.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,228.14/22,395.79 = 9,941.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,228.14x = 22,395.79 × 9,941.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,228.14x = 222,652,897.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,652,897.32/16,228.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,720.17

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