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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,122.27, 22,253.38 and 9,748.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,122.27, 22,253.38 and 9,748.88 is: 13,456.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,122.27 : 22,253.38 = 9,748.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,122.27/22,253.38 = 9,748.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,122.27x = 22,253.38 × 9,748.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,122.27x = 216,945,395.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,945,395.58/16,122.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,456.26

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