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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,193.52, 22,347.50 and 9,902.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,193.52, 22,347.50 and 9,902.25 is: 13,665.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,193.52 : 22,347.50 = 9,902.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,193.52/22,347.50 = 9,902.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,193.52x = 22,347.50 × 9,902.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,193.52x = 221,290,482.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,290,482.36/16,193.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,665.37

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