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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,135.53, 22,268.82 and 9,422.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,135.53, 22,268.82 and 9,422.82 is: 13,004.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,135.53 : 22,268.82 = 9,422.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,135.53/22,268.82 = 9,422.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,135.53x = 22,268.82 × 9,422.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,135.53x = 209,835,082.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,835,082.47/16,135.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,004.54

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