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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,222.01, 22,387.13 and 9,148.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,222.01, 22,387.13 and 9,148.28 is: 12,625.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,222.01 : 22,387.13 = 9,148.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,222.01/22,387.13 = 9,148.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,222.01x = 22,387.13 × 9,148.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,222.01x = 204,803,575.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,803,575.96/16,222.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,625.05

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