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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,223.50, 22,391.69 and 9,150.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,223.50, 22,391.69 and 9,150.06 is: 12,628.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,223.50 : 22,391.69 = 9,150.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,223.50/22,391.69 = 9,150.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,223.50x = 22,391.69 × 9,150.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,223.50x = 204,885,307.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,885,307.00/16,223.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,628.92

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