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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,284.30, 22,469.96 and 9,114.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,284.30, 22,469.96 and 9,114.18 is: 12,576.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,284.30 : 22,469.96 = 9,114.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,284.30/22,469.96 = 9,114.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,284.30x = 22,469.96 × 9,114.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,284.30x = 204,795,260.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,795,260.03/16,284.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,576.24

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