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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,232.44, 22,399.14 and 9,425.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,232.44, 22,399.14 and 9,425.42 is: 13,006.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,232.44 : 22,399.14 = 9,425.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,232.44/22,399.14 = 9,425.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,232.44x = 22,399.14 × 9,425.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,232.44x = 211,121,302.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,121,302.14/16,232.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,006.13

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