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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,232.95, 22,402.14 and 9,159.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,232.95, 22,402.14 and 9,159.34 is: 12,640.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,232.95 : 22,402.14 = 9,159.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,232.95/22,402.14 = 9,159.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,232.95x = 22,402.14 × 9,159.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,232.95x = 205,188,816.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,188,816.99/16,232.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,640.27

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