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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,223.24, 22,387.20 and 9,149.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,223.24, 22,387.20 and 9,149.20 is: 12,625.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,223.24 : 22,387.20 = 9,149.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,223.24/22,387.20 = 9,149.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,223.24x = 22,387.20 × 9,149.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,223.24x = 204,825,057.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,825,057.35/16,223.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,625.41

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