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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,222.64, 22,386.80 and 9,148.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,222.64, 22,386.80 and 9,148.64 is: 12,624.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,222.64 : 22,386.80 = 9,148.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,222.64/22,386.80 = 9,148.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,222.64x = 22,386.80 × 9,148.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,222.64x = 204,808,773.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,808,773.95/16,222.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,624.87

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