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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,382.28, 22,608.34 and 9,214.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,382.28, 22,608.34 and 9,214.44 is: 12,716.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,382.28 : 22,608.34 = 9,214.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,382.28/22,608.34 = 9,214.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,382.28x = 22,608.34 × 9,214.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,382.28x = 208,323,192.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,323,192.43/16,382.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,716.37

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