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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,222.59, 22,385.84 and 9,150.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,222.59, 22,385.84 and 9,150.75 is: 12,627.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,222.59 : 22,385.84 = 9,150.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,222.59/22,385.84 = 9,150.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,222.59x = 22,385.84 × 9,150.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,222.59x = 204,847,179.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,847,179.63/16,222.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,627.28

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