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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,220.84, 22,384.46 and 9,147.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,220.84, 22,384.46 and 9,147.28 is: 12,623.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,220.84 : 22,384.46 = 9,147.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,220.84/22,384.46 = 9,147.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,220.84x = 22,384.46 × 9,147.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,220.84x = 204,756,923.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,756,923.27/16,220.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,623.08

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