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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,223.46, 22,389.48 and 9,054.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,223.46, 22,389.48 and 9,054.65 is: 12,496.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,223.46 : 22,389.48 = 9,054.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,223.46/22,389.48 = 9,054.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,223.46x = 22,389.48 × 9,054.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,223.46x = 202,728,961.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,728,961.06/16,223.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,496.04

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