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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,222.79, 22,388.77 and 9,150.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,222.79, 22,388.77 and 9,150.68 is: 12,628.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,222.79 : 22,388.77 = 9,150.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,222.79/22,388.77 = 9,150.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,222.79x = 22,388.77 × 9,150.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,222.79x = 204,872,537.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,872,537.27/16,222.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,628.69

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