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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,221.71, 22,390.03 and 9,152.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,221.71, 22,390.03 and 9,152.23 is: 12,632.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,221.71 : 22,390.03 = 9,152.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,221.71/22,390.03 = 9,152.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,221.71x = 22,390.03 × 9,152.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,221.71x = 204,918,704.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,918,704.27/16,221.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,632.37

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