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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,151.20, 22,297.48 and 9,778.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,151.20, 22,297.48 and 9,778.88 is: 13,500.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,151.20 : 22,297.48 = 9,778.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,151.20/22,297.48 = 9,778.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,151.20x = 22,297.48 × 9,778.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,151.20x = 218,044,381.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,044,381.22/16,151.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,500.20

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